September 3, 2026 Village 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 , S e p t e m b e r 3 , 2 0 2 6 A T 7 : 0 0 P M r d 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 August 3 , 2026 Board of Trustees Meeting. rd b. Approve General Fund, Water and Sewer Invoices. 5. Report on Village Committees By: a. Joint Review Board b. Parks and Recreation Committee c. Joint Fire/EMS Advisory Committee 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.” 6. Items for Action and / or Discussion: a. Motion to Approve 2016 Ford F-550 Utility Crane Truck from Village of Saukville Not-to-Exceed $100,000. b. Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution 2026-09: A Resolution of the Village Of Fredonia Board of Trustees Opposing the Use of Automated Surveillance, Automated License Plate Recognition, and “Flock” Cameras within the Village. c. Introduction to Ordinance 2026-03: Pertaining to Cross Connection Inspections. d. Introduction to Ordinance 2026-04: Pertaining to The Operation of Electronic Bikes and Scooters. e. Discussion and Possible Action on Addition to Employee Handbook: Section VI-D: Cash in Lieu of Health Insurance. f. Discussion and Possible Action on an Offer to Purchase Parcel Number 090351300500; 622 Innovation Dr. This topic may necessitate a closed session Discussion g. Discussion and Possible Action on 139 Fox Glen Rd Settlement Agreement. This topic may necessitate a closed session discussion. 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 g. Motion to Adjourn Into Closed Session Pursuant to WI State Statute 19.85(1)(e) "Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session (Purchase of Parcel #090351300500) and (g) Conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved. (Fox Glen Raze Order). h. Discussion and Possible Action on the Purchase of Parcel Number 090351300500; 622 Innovation Dr. i. Discussion and Possible Action on 139 Fox Glen Road Settlement Agreement. 7. Correspondence 8. Items for Future Consideration 9. Motion to Adjourn UPCOMING MEETINGS: Village Board: September 17 , 2026th Planning Commission: September 14 , 2026th Joint Review Board: Mid-October 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: Sep 3, 2026 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/KWtLdr9ATo qOJprk1JAl1g After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. In Progress Checks - Full Report - ALL 19:37 AM ACCTALL Checks by Payee GENERAL CHECKING Dated From: Thru Account:Thru: ______________________________________________________________________________________Voucher Nbr Check Date Payee Amount From Account: 9/01/2026 Page: 9/03/2026 1ST AYD CORPORATION 100-00-53270-350-000 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE (SHOP) TOWELS/GLOVES/DEOD BLOCKS/URINAL SCREENS 811.13 PSI895816 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 811.13Total 9/03/2026 BARCO PRODUCTS LLC 100-00-55200-350-000 PARKS REPAIR/MAINT 3 TABLES/3 BENCHES/6 RECEPTACLES 7,144.19 SORCO106718/INVRCO42313 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 7,144.19Total 9/03/2026 BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC 350-00-52280-809-000 AMBULANCE EXP-MEDICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL SUPPLIES 218.38 86329276 351-00-52300-301-000 PARAMEDIC MEDICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL SUPPLIES 109.19 86329276 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 327.57Total 9/03/2026 CADY AQUASTORE INC. 660-00-53610-000-900 CAPITAL PROJECTS GLASS SLUDGE STORAGE MAINT/REPAINT FLOOR 94,881.28 1290 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 94,881.28Total 9/01/2026 DELTA DENTAL Manual Check Nbr: DD-090126 100-00-21530-000-000 INSURANCE DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE DENTAL/VISION PREMIUMS-SEP 2026 381.18 1097667 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 381.18Total 9/03/2026 DINGES FIRE COMPANY 350-00-52220-202-000 MAINTENANCE - TRUCKS 5 GAL-APPARATUS WASH 107.00 82393 350-00-52220-202-000 MAINTENANCE - TRUCKS 5 GAL-APPARATUS WASH 107.00 79725 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 214.00Total In Progress Checks - Full Report - ALL 29:37 AM ACCTALL Checks by Payee GENERAL CHECKING Dated From: Thru Account:Thru: ______________________________________________________________________________________Voucher Nbr Check Date Payee Amount From Account: 9/01/2026 Page: 9/03/2026 EHLERS 300-00-58300-000-000 DEBT ISSUANCE COSTS 2026 CONTINUING DISCLOSURE REPORTING 850.00 INV107367 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 850.00Total 9/03/2026 FIRE CATT, LLC 350-00-52220-203-000 EQUIPMENT REPAIR/MAINTENANCE HOSE TESTING 3,253.01 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 3,253.01Total 9/03/2026 GIBBSVILLE IMPLEMENT, INC. 100-00-53240-350-000 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE HWY EQUIPME PAN & BLADE SET 786.92 47972 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 786.92Total 9/03/2026 IDEXX DISTRIBUTION INC. 630-00-54110-000-827 LAB SUPPLIES & EXPENSES GAMMA IRAD COLILERT/VESSELS 2,633.09 3208584074 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 2,633.09Total 9/03/2026 LAABS, JASON 100-00-53240-351-000 GASOLINE/DIESEL HWY EQUIPMENT DPW TRUCK FUEL 8/26/26 63.01 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 63.01Total 9/03/2026 MUTUAL OF OMAHA 100-00-53300-132-000 DPW CREW HEALTH INSURANCE SHORT TERM DISABILITY 30.24 002181992702 100-00-51420-132-000 ADMIN HEALTH INS SHORT TERM DISABILITY 30.24 002181992702 600-00-53700-000-686 EMPLOYEE INS/RETIRE SHORT TERM DISABILITY 13.86 002181992702 660-00-53610-000-854 SEWER INS/RETIRE SHORT TERM DISABILITY 26.46 002181992702 In Progress Checks - Full Report - ALL 39:37 AM ACCTALL Checks by Payee GENERAL CHECKING Dated From: Thru Account:Thru: ______________________________________________________________________________________Voucher Nbr Check Date Payee Amount From Account: 9/01/2026 Page: 350-00-52280-803-000 INSURANCE-AMBULANCE SHORT TERM DISABILITY 12.60 002181992702 351-00-52300-803-600 PARAMEDIC HEALTH INS SHORT TERM DISABILITY 37.80 002181992702 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 151.20Total 9/03/2026 N/R ASPHALT & PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE INC. 100-00-51600-350-000 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE VILLAGE HAL CRACKFILL/SEALCOAT/LINESTRIPE - VH 2,750.00 22665 100-00-13801-000-000 TOWN OF FREDONIA RECEIVABLE CRACKFILL/SEALCOAT/LINESTRIPE - VH 2,750.00 22665 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 5,500.00Total 9/03/2026 NAPA PARTS AT RANDOM 100-00-53240-350-000 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE HWY EQUIPME DOOR MIRROR BRACKET-2018 INTL WORKSTAR 36.99 840784 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 36.99Total 9/03/2026 NORTH CENTRAL LABORATORIES, INC. 630-00-54110-000-827 LAB SUPPLIES & EXPENSES DISP PIPET/SILVER NITRATE/HACH/AMMONIA 650.72 539820 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 650.72Total 9/03/2026 OZAUKEE COUNTY 100-00-51100-390-000 VILLAGE BD OTHER SUPPLIES & EX REAL COLORS WORKSHOP FACILITATION 285.00 08202026 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 285.00Total 9/03/2026 OZAUKEE COUNTY HWY. DEPT. 350-00-52280-812-000 AMBULANCE FUEL/UTILITIES AMBO FUEL 489.99 BILL0037160 350-00-52230-302-000 OPERATING EXPENSE-FUEL 660/662/663/667 FUEL 317.97 BILL0037160 110-00-53300-820-000 STREET & HWY CPTL IMPROVEMENTS FILLMORE ST CULVERTS 11,509.30 BILL0037199 In Progress Checks - Full Report - ALL 49:37 AM ACCTALL Checks by Payee GENERAL CHECKING Dated From: Thru Account:Thru: ______________________________________________________________________________________Voucher Nbr Check Date Payee Amount From Account: 9/01/2026 Page: 110-00-53300-820-000 STREET & HWY CPTL IMPROVEMENTS FILLMORE ST PARKING LOT 25,967.45 BILL0037199 100-00-53300-350-000 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE STREETS HEATHER LANE PATCHING 19,964.62 BILL0037199 110-00-53300-820-000 STREET & HWY CPTL IMPROVEMENTS STONEY CREEK PARKING LOT 32,719.14 BILL0037199 100-00-53300-390-000 SUPPLIES/EXPENSES STREET MAINT SIGNS 575.46 BILL0037199 100-00-53240-351-000 GASOLINE/DIESEL HWY EQUIPMENT DIESEL FUEL-INTL DUMP/CHIPPER 573.78 BILL0037199 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 92,117.71Total 9/03/2026 PORT PUBLICATIONS 100-00-51420-320-000 ADMIN PUBLICATIONS, DUES NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING JOINT REVIEW BOARD 406.00 00182966 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 406.00Total 9/03/2026 STRAND ASSOCIATES, INC. 400-00-53100-210-000 HWY. & STREET ENGINEERING VIL ENG SERVICES-TID3 MAPS/GRADING 3,420.71 0242250 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 3,420.71Total 9/03/2026 THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY 100-00-53300-350-000 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE STREETS PI SHER-CRYL GL SRED 540.00 6275-1 100-00-53300-350-000 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE STREETS H.BLUE MARKIN SP PT 48.54 6559-8 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 588.54Total 9/03/2026 TRANSCENDENT TECHNOLOGIES, LLC 100-00-51420-390-000 ADMIN OTHER SUPPLIES & EXP TAX/PET SOFTWARE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE 804.00 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 804.00Total 9/03/2026 WISCONSIN STATE LABORATORY OF HYGIENE In Progress Checks - Full Report - ALL 59:37 AM ACCTALL Checks by Payee GENERAL CHECKING Dated From: Thru Account:Thru: ______________________________________________________________________________________Voucher Nbr Check Date Payee Amount From Account: 9/01/2026 Page: 630-00-54110-000-827 LAB SUPPLIES & EXPENSES OFF SCHEDULE EVENT-RAPID RESPONSE PT 100.00 30048620 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 100.00Total 9/03/2026 WPP, LLC 351-00-52300-130-000 PARAMEDIC UNIFORMS PARA CLOTIHNG-SAM HUTCHINSON 46.50 4115-1 351-00-52300-130-000 PARAMEDIC UNIFORMS PARA CLOTHING-NATHAN WESTER 99.00 4115-2 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 145.50Total 215,551.75Grand Total In Progress Checks - Full Report - ALL 69:37 AM ACCTALL Checks by Payee GENERAL CHECKING Dated From: Thru Account:Thru: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Amount From Account: 9/01/2026 Page: 37,981.30Total Expenditure from Fund # 100 - GENERAL FUND 70,195.89Total Expenditure from Fund # 110 - CAPITAL PROJECTS 850.00Total Expenditure from Fund # 300 - DEBT SERVICE 4,505.95Total Expenditure from Fund # 350 - FIRE DEPARTMENT 292.49Total Expenditure from Fund # 351 - PARAMEDIC 3,420.71Total Expenditure from Fund # 400 - TID NO. 3 13.86Total Expenditure from Fund # 600 - WATER UTILITY 3,383.81Total Expenditure from Fund # 630 - LABORATORY 94,907.74Total Expenditure from Fund # 660 - SEWER UTILITY 215,551.75Total Expenditure from all Funds Request for Board Consideration Item Description: Purchase of 2016 Utility Crane Truck Report Prepared By: Director Paulus Report Date: 8-25-26 Meeting Date: 9-3-26 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: Not-to-Exceed $100,000 Budget Line Item: 600-00-53700-000-910 and 660-00-53610-000-900 Wisconsin Statute or Local Ordinance: N/A Background Analysis: The approved 2027 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) includes the purchase of a utility crane truck for primary use by the Sewer Utility and secondary use by the Water Utility. The Village of Saukville is selling its 2016 Ford F-550 Utility Crane Truck to the Village of Fredonia for an amount not to exceed $100,000. The purchase would be funded with cash from the respective utility funds. Staff Comments: The Village does not currently own a utility crane truck and currently relies on outside contractors to remove and replace pumps at lift stations. Owning a utility crane truck would reduce the Village’s reliance on outside contractors and associated labor costs while also providing the DPW crew with a safer and more efficient means of completing a variety of utility and public works projects. In addition to assisting with lift station pump work, the crane would allow DPW staff to safely replace and install valves, hydrants, manhole castings, culverts, and catch basins while maintaining an appropriate distance from excavation areas. The truck is also equipped with a generator, welder, air compressor, and hydraulic pump, making it a versatile piece of equipment that can support a wide range of DPW operations and projects. Overall, the purchase would provide the Village with a multi-purpose utility vehicle that can improve operational efficiency, enhance employee safety, and reduce the need for contracted services. Administrator’s Recommendation: Approve Action Requested: Motion to Approve the Purchase of a 2016 Ford F-550 Utility Crane Truck Attachments: 1. Request for Board Consideration Item Description: Resolution Against Automated Surveillance, Automated License Plate Recognition Report Prepared By: Trustee Van Roo Report Date: 8-20-26 Meeting Date: 9-3-26 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: “In recent months, the public has become generally aware of the increasing surveillance state being adopted universally by politicians. Recently, communities around our village, county, state, and country are upset and pushing back. Anti-AI, anti-surveillance sentiment is overwhelmingly popular among majority of people, especially small-town communities like our village. We have the opportunity to help trail-blaze and spearhead this pushback against the corrupt and traitorous politicians who want to enslave us as much as possible. Let’s be an example for surrounding communities to push back and send a message to county and state representatives who will be made aware of this. If surrounding communities don’t, this could make Fredonia attractive in comparison.” ~Trustee Van Roo Staff Comments: “As a practical matter, the Fredonia Marshals office does not intend to seek the installation of these devices at this time, or in the foreseeable future. From a financial, practical, and community aspect I do not believe these devices are a good fit here. My professional opinion as someone who has used Flock cameras at another department, I view them as a tool. When used properly, and as intended, these cameras can find missing people, solve crimes, and save lives. I personally have seen them do all three. However, like any powerful tool, it can be misused, and there are cases where they have been. There have been cases where officers have been fired and arrested for misusing them. I believe the fact that these officers are being identified, fired, and charged with crimes is a positive sign, not a negative. I believe it points to the fact that most departments are doing their due diligence to monitor and use these systems correctly and then taking the matter seriously when they find those abusing it. In regard to the passing of this resolution, I don't hold a strong recommendation either way. I believe much of the public discourse on these devices has been exaggerated and/or inaccurate, but there are also areas of legitimate concern. It certainly is a topic that is generating strong feelings and can be divisive. We are not seeking these, so it will not affect our operations in the village. I see this more as a community standards debate as to the communities' comfort level with them.” ~Marshal Leet Administrator’s Recommendation: Policy Decision Action Requested: Motion to Approve Resolution 2026-10 Attachments: 1. Resolution 2026-10: “A Resolution of the Village of Fredonia Board of Trustees Opposing the Use of Automated Surveillance, Automated License Plate Recognition, and “Flock” Cameras Within the Village” RESOLUTION 2026-09 A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF FREDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES OPPOSING THE USE OF AUTOMATED SURVEILLANCE, AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION, AND “FLOCK” CAMERAS WITHIN THE VILLAGE WHEREAS, the Village of Fredonia Board of Trustees recognizes the importance of public safety and supports reasonable, lawful, and appropriately limited tools available to law enforcement and public safety officials; and WHEREAS, the Village Board also recognizes that the ability to move freely through one's community without having one's movements continuously recorded, catalogued, analyzed, or retained is an important component of individual privacy and civil liberties; and WHEREAS, automated license plate recognition systems, including systems commonly marketed under the “Flock” name, can collect, store, analyze, and share information concerning the movements of motorists and vehicles; and WHEREAS, the widespread deployment of such systems can create a detailed record of the movements and habits of residents, visitors, employees, and businesses within a community, even when those individuals have not been accused of or involved in any wrongdoing; and WHEREAS, the Village Board believes that the collection and retention of detailed information regarding the ordinary movements and activities of law-abiding residents should not become a routine function of local government absent a compelling and specifically defined public purpose, appropriate legal authority, meaningful oversight, and strong safeguards against misuse; and WHEREAS, the Village Board is concerned that expanding surveillance capabilities may create opportunities for unauthorized access, inappropriate use, mission creep, data breaches, or other abuses of information originally collected for a limited purpose; and WHEREAS, the Village Board further recognizes that surveillance information may be shared with or accessed by governmental entities and third parties outside the immediate control of the Village, potentially reducing local control over information concerning the movements and activities of individuals within Village limits; and WHEREAS, the Village Board opposes the commercialization, sale, licensing, or other third-party exploitation of information concerning the movements, habits, or activities of individuals traveling within the Village of Fredonia; and WHEREAS, the Village Board believes that public safety and individual privacy are not mutually exclusive and that communities should carefully consider less intrusive alternatives before establishing permanent, pervasive surveillance infrastructure; and WHEREAS, the Village of Fredonia seeks to be a community that values individual liberty, constitutional rights, responsible government, and a high quality of life, and believes that protecting reasonable expectations of privacy can be an important part of attracting and retaining residents, families, workers, and businesses; and WHEREAS, the Village Board believes that establishing a clear local stance against pervasive automated surveillance demonstrates the Village's commitment to protecting privacy while maintaining appropriate and lawful public safety practices; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Village Board of the Village of Fredonia, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, as follows: Section 1. Opposition to Automated Surveillance Cameras The Village of Fredonia Board of Trustees hereby expresses its opposition to the installation, ownership, operation, or use by the Village of automated license plate recognition cameras, “Flock” cameras, or substantially similar automated surveillance systems whose primary purpose is to continuously or routinely record and track the movements of vehicles or individuals within Village limits. Section 2. Protection of Privacy The Village Board affirms that residents and visitors should be able to travel throughout the Village without their ordinary movements being unnecessarily collected, retained, analyzed, or used to create persistent records of their activities. The Village shall seek to limit the development of a pervasive surveillance infrastructure within Village limits and shall favor public safety measures that are narrowly tailored, proportionate, transparent, and respectful of individual privacy. Section 3. Prevention of Misuse and Unauthorized Access The Village Board recognizes that any system capable of collecting detailed information about the movements of individuals creates risks of misuse, unauthorized access, inappropriate monitoring, mission creep, or other abuses. The Village therefore opposes the adoption of surveillance technologies where adequate safeguards, independent oversight, clearly defined limitations on use, data-retention restrictions, and meaningful accountability cannot be established and maintained. Section 4. Third-Party Data Sharing and Commercialization The Village Board opposes the sale, commercialization, licensing, or other exploitation by private third parties of information concerning the movements, habits, or activities of individuals collected within the Village. The Village further opposes entering into agreements that would unnecessarily transfer control of such information to private companies or other entities beyond the direct control and oversight of the Village. Section 5. Law Enforcement Access Nothing in this Resolution is intended to prevent law enforcement officers from conducting lawful investigations or obtaining information through constitutionally and statutorily authorized means. Rather, this Resolution expresses the Village Board's position that routine, indiscriminate, or persistent collection of information concerning the movements of law-abiding residents should not become a substitute for targeted and lawful investigative practices. Section 6. Future Village Actions The Village Board directs that the Village shall not purchase, lease, install, or operate Flock cameras or substantially similar automated license plate recognition surveillance systems unless the Board subsequently authorizes such action by formal vote following public consideration of the proposal, including its privacy implications, costs, data-retention practices, data-sharing provisions, legal authority, security safeguards, and oversight requirements. Section 7. Statement of Community Values The Village Board recognizes privacy as an important component of individual liberty and community quality of life. By adopting this Resolution, the Village of Fredonia intends to make clear that it values public safety while also respecting the privacy and civil liberties of the people who live, work, visit, and conduct business within the Village. The Village Board believes that a community that protects reasonable expectations of privacy can distinguish itself as a welcoming place for residents, families, workers, and businesses that value individual freedom and responsible local government. Section 8. Communication of Position The Village Clerk is directed to provide copies of this Resolution, as appropriate, to the Village of Fredonia’s direct representatives at Ozaukee County and the State of Wisconsin. Section 9. Effective Date This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the Village Board of Trustees, and shall be sent to the Village of Fredonia’s direct representatives at Ozaukee County and the State of Wisconsin. Passed and Adopted this 3rd day of September, 2026 Village of Fredonia ___________________________________ Peter W. Lenz, Village President ATTEST: ___________________________________ Michelle T. Johnson, Village Clerk AT Request for Board Consideration Item Description: Change in Cross Connection Inspections and Ordinance Update Report Prepared By: Administrator Jenkins & Director Paulus Report Date: 8-25-26 Meeting Date: 9-3-26 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: Savings of ~$20k per year Budget Line Item: 600-00-53700-000-682 Wisconsin Statute or Local Ordinance: N/A Background Analysis: The Village currently contracts with HydroCorp to conduct water utility cross-connection inspections for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The Village’s current ordinances require these inspections to be completed on a 10-year cycle. The HydroCorp contract costs approximately $20,000 annually and includes a set number of inspection visits to the Village, as well as mailings and other communications with property owners. Because the Village already utilizes internal staff to conduct water meter replacements on a 20- year cycle, and the Wisconsin DNR allows cross-connection inspections to be conducted on the same cycle, staff is proposing that the Village discontinue its contract with HydroCorp and transition these inspections to an internal process. This change will require corresponding amendments to the Village ordinances. Commercial and industrial customers will continue to be responsible for obtaining their own cross- connection inspections, as currently required by Village ordinance. Staff Comments: In an effort to reduce expenses and better utilize the existing skills and resources of the Department of Public Works, Village staff have been developing an internal process for conducting residential cross-connection inspections. Staff have developed standardized letters and guidance to be sent to property owners, as well as an internal system for tracking inspection due dates and maintaining records of the inspection process. Staff is requesting adoption of the proposed ordinance amendments to establish the 20-year inspection cycle and authorize the transition to an internally administered inspection program. Adoption of the ordinance will also serve as approval for staff to implement and administer this process going forward. Administrator’s Recommendation: Approve Action Requested: Motion to Approve Ordinance 2026-3: Pertaining to Cross Connection Inspections Attachments: 1. Ordinance 2026-3 ORDINANCE 2026-03 PERTAINING TO CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL INSPECTIONS § 558-53. Cross-connection control. A. Definition. A cross -connection shall be defined as any physical connection or arrangement between two otherwise separate systems, one of which contains potable water from the Village water s y s t e m , a n d t h e o t h e r f r o m a p r i v a t e s o u r c e , w a t e r o f unknown or questionable safety, or steam gases or chemicals, whereby there may be a flow from one system to the other; the direction of flow depending on the pressure differential between the two systems. B. Cross-connections restricted. No person, firm or corporation shall establish or maintain or permit to be established or maintained any unprotected cross -connection. Cross- connection shall be protected as required in Ch. SPS 382, Wis. Adm. Code. C. Inspections. The Water Utility shall inspect or arrange for an inspection of residential, office type, and Village -owned property served by the public water system for cross- connections every 10 20 years or when the meter is replaced , whichever occurs first. These properties shall be inspected during the year that ends in the same number as the property address. Other commercial, industrial, and public authority properties shall hire their own inspector every two years and submit the results to the Village. These properties shall be inspected during an even-numbered year if their street address is an even number and during an odd-numbered year if their street address is an odd number. Any unprotected cross -connections identified by the inspection shall be promptly corrected. Failure to promptly correct an unprotected cross -connection shall be sufficient cause for t he Water Utility to discontinue water service to the property, as provided under Subsection E of this section. D. Right of entr y. The Village of Fredonia Director of Public Works or his authorized representative shall have the right to request entry at any reasonable time to examine any property served by a connection to the public water system of the Village of Fredonia for cross-connections. Refusing entry to such Utility representative shall be sufficient cause for the Water Utility to discontinue water service to the property as provided under Subsection E of this section. If entry is refused, such representative may obtain a special inspection warrant under § 66.0119, Wis. Stats. E. Discontinuance of service. The Fredonia Water Utility is hereby authorized and directed to discontinue water service to any property wherein any connection in violation of this article exists, and to take such other precautionary measures deemed necessary to eliminate any danger of contamination of the public water system. Water service shall be discontinued only after reasonable notice and opportunity for hearing under Chapter 68, Wisconsin Statutes, except as provided in Subsection F of this section. Water service to such property shall not be restored until the cross- connection(s) has been eliminated in compliance with the provisions of this article. F. Emergency discontinuance. If it is determined by the Fredonia Water Utility that a cross- connection or an emergency endangers public health, safety or welfare and required immediate action, and a written finding to that effect is filed with the Clerk of the Village of Fredonia and delivered to the customer's premises, service may be immediately discontinued. The customer shall have an opportunity for hearing under Chapter 68, Wisconsin Statutes, within 10 days of such emergency discontinuance. G. Provision of requested information. The Water Utility may request an owner, lessee or occupant of property served by a connection to the public water system to furnish the Water Utility with pertinent information regarding the piping systems on the property. Refusing to provide requested information shall be sufficient cause for the Water Utility to discontinue water service to the property, as provided under Subsection E of this section. H. State Code adopted. The Village of Fredonia adopts by reference the State Plumbing Code of Wisconsin, being Chapter SPS 382, Wisconsin Administrative Code. I. Section not to supersede other ordinances. This section does not supersede the State Plumbing Code and any Village plumbing ordinances but is supplementary to them. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Village Board of the Village of Fredonia, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin this ___________ day of _____________________, 2026. _____________________________ Peter W. Lenz PhD, Village President ATTEST: ________________________________ Michelle Johnson, Village Clerk Request for Board Consideration Item Description: Ordinance on E-Bikes and Scooters Report Prepared By: Marshal Leet Report Date: 8-25-26 Meeting Date: 9-3-26 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: Multiple Background Analysis: Recent news events involving electric bicycles and scooters prompted inquiries from Trustees Abegglen and Stowe regarding the Village’s current ordinances and whether they adequately address potential issues associated with the use of these devices on Village roads and sidewalks. A review of the Village’s ordinances found that they do not specifically address the operation of electric bicycles or electric scooters, leaving the Village subject to the default rights and restrictions established under state statute. Staff reviewed the applicable state statutes to determine the current requirements and restrictions, as well as the areas where municipalities have authority to establish additional local regulations. Regarding roadway operation, state statutes provide comprehensive regulations, with very limited ability for the Village to deviate from or establish additional requirements. The area where the Village does have greater local authority is the operation of these devices on sidewalks. In addition to reviewing state statutes, staff examined ordinances adopted by several other municipalities and incorporated input from Trustees Abegglen and Stowe regarding their perspectives and preferred approaches. Staff Comments: I believe the attached ordinance accomplishes several important objectives. First, it updates the Village’s existing bicycle ordinance to specifically address electric bicycles and electric scooters. Second, it updates the Village’s terminology and definitions to be consistent with current state standards. Third, it establishes clear and consistent rights and restrictions regarding the operation of bicycles, electric bicycles, and electric scooters on sidewalks. Finally, it provides the Village with an additional enforcement tool to address highly reckless or dangerous operation through a municipal ordinance citation. Administrator’s Recommendation: Approve Ordinance 2026-04 Action Requested: Motion to Approve Ordinance 2026-04: An Ordinance Pertaining to the Operation of Electronic-Bikes and Scooters Attachments: 1. Ordinance 2026-04 ORDINANCE 2026-04 AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE OPERATION OF ELECTRONIC-BIKES AND SCOOTERS SECTION 1. PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY . This ordinance is intended to establish reasonable local regulations governing the operation of bicycles, electric bicycles, and electric scooters within the Village of Fredonia, particularly with respect to operation on sidewalks and other pedestrian facilities. Except as specifically provided in this ordinance, all persons operating bicycles, electric bicycles, and electric scooters within the Village shall comply with all applicable provisions of Wisconsin Statutes, including applicable provisions of Chapters 340 through 351, as amended from time to time. SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this ordinance, the terms "bicycle," "electric bicycle," "Class 1 electric bicycle," "Class 2 electric bicycle," "Class 3 electric bicycle," "electric scooter," "sidewalk," "roadway," "highway," "bicycle lane," "bicycle way," and other terms used in this ordinance shall have the meanings assigned to those terms under applicable Wisconsin Statutes, as amended from time to time. Wis. Stat. sec. 340.01(43m) defines “Play vehicles” as “A coaster, roller skates, sled, toboggan, unicycle, One-wheel, Segway, or toy vehicle upon which a person may ride. Does not include in- line skates, skateboards, or electric scooters.” Where Wisconsin law establishes a classification or definition applicable to bicycles, electric bicycles, or electric scooters, the statutory definition shall control. SECTION 3. OPERATION ON SIDEWALKS. A. Permitted Devices. Subject to the provisions of this ordinance, bicycles, Class 1 electric bicycles, Class 2 electric bicycles, and electric scooters may be operated upon sidewalks within the Village. B. Class 3 Electric Bicycles. Class 3 electric bicycles shall not be operated upon sidewalks within the Village. No person under the age of 16 may operate a Class 3 Electric Bicycle except as a passenger. C. Pedestrian Right-of-Way. Every person operating a bicycle, electric bicycle, or electric scooter upon a sidewalk shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians. D. Due Care. Every person operating a bicycle, electric bicycle, or electric scooter upon a sidewalk shall exercise due care and operate in a reasonable and prudent manner under the circumstances, having regard for pedestrians, other users of the sidewalk, traffic, surface conditions, visibility, and other relevant conditions. E. Audible Warning. A person operating a bicycle, electric bicycle, or electric scooter upon a sidewalk shall give an audible signal before overtaking and passing a pedestrian, bicyclist, electric bicycle, or electric scooter proceeding in the same direction, except when doing so would create an additional hazard. F. Passing Pedestrians. When approaching, overtaking, or passing a pedestrian, the operator shall reduce speed as necessary and maintain a safe distance so as not to endanger, alarm, or interfere with the pedestrian. G. Hazardous Operation Prohibited. No person shall operate a bicycle, electric bicycle, or electric scooter upon a sidewalk in a reckless, careless, or hazardous manner, including weaving through pedestrians, operating at a speed that is unreasonable under the circumstances, or otherwise creating a substantial risk of collision or injury. SECTION 4. ROADWAY OPERATION. A. Every person operating a bicycle, electric bicycle, or electric scooter upon a roadway shall comply with all applicable Wisconsin traffic laws and official traffic-control devices. B. To the extent required by Wisconsin law, persons operating bicycles, electric bicycles, and electric scooters upon a roadway shall travel in the direction of traffic and operate as near as practicable to the right-hand edge of the roadway, subject to the exceptions provided by state law. C. Operators shall exercise due care and shall yield the right-of-way as required by Wisconsin law. D. Nothing in this ordinance shall be interpreted to authorize operation of a bicycle, electric bicycle, or electric scooter in a manner prohibited by Wisconsin law. SECTION 5. RIGHT-OF-WAY AT DRIVEWAYS, INTERSECTIONS, AND OTHER CROSSINGS. A. Persons operating bicycles, electric bicycles, and electric scooters upon sidewalks shall exercise particular caution when approaching driveways, alleys, intersections, crosswalks, and other locations where the sidewalk crosses or enters a roadway. B. An operator approaching a roadway from a sidewalk shall slow or stop as necessary, yield to pedestrians and vehicles having the right-of-way, and shall not proceed into or across the roadway until it is reasonably safe to do so. C. The provisions of this section are intended to supplement, and not replace, any applicable requirements of Wisconsin law concerning crosswalks, yielding, and the operation of bicycles, electric bicycles, and electric scooters. D. Persons operating bicycles, electric bicycles, and electric scooters must use crosswalks in a manner which is consistent with the safe use of the crosswalk by pedestrians. SECTION 6. SPEED AND MANNER OF OPERATION. A. No person shall operate a bicycle, electric bicycle, or electric scooter upon a sidewalk at a speed that is unreasonable or imprudent under the circumstances. B. The operator shall reduce speed when approaching pedestrians, intersections, driveways, crosswalks, congested areas, blind corners, or other conditions that may create a risk to persons or property. C. Nothing in this section shall be construed to establish a numerical speed limit for bicycles or electric bicycles on sidewalks. D. The maximum speed applicable to electric scooters under Wisconsin law shall remain applicable within the Village. SECTION 7. NIGHTTIME OPERATION AND EQUIPMENT. All bicycles, electric bicycles, and electric scooters operated within the Village shall comply with all applicable Wisconsin requirements concerning lamps, reflectors, brakes, and other required equipment. Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to authorize operation of a bicycle, electric bicycle, or electric scooter without equipment required by state law. SECTION 8. DESIGNATED NO-RIDING AREAS. A. The Village Board may, by ordinance, resolution, or other lawful action as permitted by Wisconsin law, designate specific sidewalks, public ways, pedestrian areas, parks, or other locations where the operation of bicycles, electric bicycles, or electric scooters is prohibited or restricted. B. The Village may install appropriate signs or markings identifying areas where such operation is prohibited or restricted. C. A person shall comply with all properly posted restrictions established pursuant to this section. SECTION 9. PARKING AND OBSTRUCTION. No person shall leave, park, or place a bicycle, electric bicycle, or electric scooter on a sidewalk, public way, or other public property in a manner that: A. obstructs or substantially interferes with pedestrian travel; B. obstructs an accessible route or curb ramp; C. attaches to utility poles, traffic-control devices, trees, benches, or public safety fixtures; D. blocks a building entrance, driveway, fire hydrant, or emergency access; or E. otherwise creates a hazard to pedestrians, motorists, or other users of the public way. SECTION 10. PROHIBITED ACTIONS A. Tampering with or modifying an e-bike or e–scooter to change speed capability or class B. Mislabeling or falsely representing the class of an e-bike C. Operating while under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances. D. Operating a play vehicle on all streets within the Village SECTION 11. COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW. A. All applicable Wisconsin statutes regulating bicycles, electric bicycles, and electric scooters are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference to the extent permitted by Wisconsin law. B. In the event of a conflict between this ordinance and a mandatory provision of Wisconsin law, the state law shall control. C. Nothing in this ordinance shall be interpreted to grant a person authority to operate a bicycle, electric bicycle, or electric scooter in a manner prohibited by state law. D. Any amendments to Wisconsin law applicable to the subject matter of this ordinance shall apply within the Village to the extent required by law. SECTION 12. ACCIDENTS Any operator involved in an accident causing injury or property damage shall stop and provide name and address to the other party or a police officer, and shall otherwise comply with applicable reporting requirements. SECTION 13. ENFORCEMENT. The Fredonia Marshal's Office and other authorized law enforcement officers shall have authority to enforce this ordinance. Violations of this ordinance may be subject to the forfeiture provisions and enforcement procedures established elsewhere in the Village Code, together with any other remedy available under Wisconsin law. A parent or guardian of a person 12 years of age or younger operating an electric bicycle, electric scooter, or play vehicle, is liable for violations by the minor and subject to forfeitures under this section. Reasonable accommodations shall be made in enforcing this section for any person using a bicycle as an “Other Power-Driven Mobility Device” pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). SECTION 14. IMPOUNDMENT. Police may impound any e-bike, e-scooter, or play vehicle operated in violation of this section when necessary for public safety. A. PERIOD OF IMPOUNDMENT Impounded e-bikes, e-scooters, or play vehicles shall be held for a minimum of 30 days unless earlier redeemed by the identified owner or person acting on behalf of the identified owner upon payment of any redemption fee. E-bikes, e-scooters, or play vehicles owned or operated by minors may only be surrendered to the guardian of the offender. SECTION 15. SEVERABILITY . If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. SECTION 16. REPEAL AND AMENDMENT OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS. All ordinances, resolutions, or portions of the Village Code inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby repealed or amended to the extent of such inconsistency. In particular, any existing provision prohibiting or restricting bicycle operation on Village sidewalks that is inconsistent with Section 3 of this ordinance is hereby repealed and replaced by the provisions of this ordinance. SECTION 17. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force upon passage and publication as provided by law. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Village Board of the Village of Fredonia, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin this ___________ day of _____________________, 2026. _____________________________ Peter W. Lenz PhD, Village President ATTEST: ________________________________ Michelle Johnson, Village Clerk Request for Board Consideration Item Description: Employee Handbook Addition Section VI-D “Cash in Lieu Health Insurance Benefit” Report Prepared By: Admin Jenkins & Treasurer Upson Report Date: 8-13-26 Meeting Date: 9-3-26 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: $20k - $12k Village Savings per Employee Budget Line Item: Payroll Health Insurance Line Items Wisconsin Statute or Local Ordinance: N/A Background Analysis: The Village of Fredonia offers health insurance coverage to eligible full- time employees through the State of Wisconsin ETF program. The cost of this coverage is shared between the employee and the Village. Based on estimated 2027 rates, the total annual cost of Family coverage is approximately $30,000, while Single coverage is approximately $18,000. Staff is proposing the addition of a “Cash in Lieu of Health Insurance” benefit to provide an incentive for eligible employees to explore alternative health insurance options, including coverage available through a spouse or other family member, rather than participating in the health insurance coverage offered by the Village. Staff Comments: The proposed benefit, as outlined in the attached policy, would provide an annual cash payment of $10,000 to an eligible employee who declines Family health insurance coverage and $6,000 to an employee who is eligible for Family coverage but instead elects Single coverage. Based on the estimated 2027 insurance costs, an employee who declines Family coverage would result in an estimated net savings of approximately $20,000 annually to the Village. An employee who elects Single coverage in lieu of Family coverage would result in an estimated net savings of approximately $12,000 annually. As the Village continues to face difficult financial decisions and increasing costs associated with employee benefits, this proposed benefit provides employees with greater flexibility while also creating an opportunity for the Village to reduce its overall health insurance expenditures. Administrator’s Recommendation: Approve Action Requested: Motion to Approve Employee Handbook Addition Section VI-D “Cash in Lieu Health Insurance Benefit” Attachments: 1. Employee Handbook Addition Section VI-D SECTION VI-D: CASH IN LIEU OF HEALTH INSURANCE Eligibility: Only full-time employees are eligible to receive the cash-in-lieu-of-health-insurance benefit. To be eligible, an employee must, during the applicable Enrollment Period, provide the Village Treasurer with signed confirmation that the employee is declining the maximum level of health insurance coverage for which they are eligible through the Village. Benefits You Receive: Full-time, year-round employees who are eligible for Family health insurance coverage through the Village may elect to receive a cash payment of $10,000 per calendar year in lieu of Village Family health insurance coverage. An employee who is eligible for Family health insurance coverage may instead elect Single health insurance coverage and receive a cash payment of $6,000 per calendar year in lieu of Family health insurance coverage. If elected, the applicable cash payment will be distributed equally through the employees’ regular paychecks throughout the calendar year. Employees who elect to receive the cash-in-lieu-of-health-insurance benefit remain eligible to participate in the Village's dental and vision insurance plans. *This is an annual benefit, subject to modification and/or elimination at the discretion of the Village Board of Trustees on an annual basis.