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FREDONIA VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES Thursday, August 6 th , 2026 at 7:00 PM Fredonia Government Center - Board Room 242 Fredonia Avenue, Fredonia, Wisconsin 1. President Lenz called the meeting to order at 7: 00 PM, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Trustee s Present : President Lenz, Trustee Abegglen , Trustee Franck, Trustee Syring , Trustee V an Roo , Trustee Redmond, Trustee Stowe. Staff Present: Administrator Jenkins , Treasurer Upson, Director Paulus , Clerk Johnso n . Others Present: James Schowalter; PWSB, Rebecca Burreta; representative from Senator Baldwin ’s office. 3. Public Comments: None 4. Motion to App rove Minutes of the July 16 th , 2026 Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting , and General Fund, Water and Sewer Invoices made by Trustee Abegglen . Seconded by Trustee Redmond . Passed by unanimous voice vote. 5. Presentations a) President Lenz received a donation on behalf of the Village of Fredonia of $65,000 from Port Washington State Bank, intended for further improvements at Marie Kraus Park. In conjunction with Neuen ’s Lumber and A ndrew J Construction, the Village plans to install a pavilion to provide shade and a gathering area for park patrons. b) Rebecca Bruretta, representing Senator Tammy Baldwin ’s office, updated the board on various pieces of bi-partisan legislation, including the 21 st Century Road to Housing Act, that may help local municipalities spur residential development. 6. Report on Village Committee By: a) Planning Commission : President Lenz shared that the Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit for Jeremy Gasiorowski ’s business condos at 233 and 235 Innovation Drive. They also set a public hearing to hear comment on an amendment to TID #3 ’s boundaries. b) Parks and Recreation Commission : The Parks and Recreation Committee met to conduct a survey of the Village ’s parks and green space to help inform their work on the Parks and Open Space Plan. The digital stream of the meeting was interrupted and lewd material was shown. Trustee Abegglen discontinued the stream and restarted it without public access. 7. Items for Action and/or Discussion a) Motion to Approve Village of Fredonia Sidewalk Policy made by Trustee Franck. Seconded by Trustee Van Roo. Administrator Jenkins stated that staff made the requested updates to the policy, including a 50/50 cost share on village-initiated sidewalk repairs or reconstruction, sharing that cost burden equally with residents across the street, and referencing the ordinance that defines when repair or reconstruction is necessary. Trustee Stowe felt the entire cost of sidewalks should fall to the property owner, advocating that everything on the property owner ’s land is the responsibility of the owner. There was discussion. Trustee Franck referenced the right-of-way and Trustee Van Roo felt the policy was as fair as the situation could allow. Trustee Syring asked about personal liability. President Lenz felt a 50/50 cost share was fair. Passed by 6-1 voice vote , Trustee Stowe dissenting. b) Motion to Approve Stantec Watershed Plan Proposal made by Trustee Redmond. Seconded by Trustee Franck. Administrator Jenkins shared that the Village was awarded a “Funds for Lake Michigan ” grant for $75 ,000 to apply towards a stormwater management study. Stantec will assist and quoted the study at $85,000 . There is a $10,000 discrepancy . Stantec will assist with closing the gap by applying for a n additional grant on behalf of the Village . If the grant is not awarded, the scope of the project will be reduced to fit into the $75,000 budget. Trustee Van Roo asked if the Department of Public Works could assist with the study to reduce the cost of the project . Director Paulus was not certain if the scope of the study would be in his team ’s wheelhouse . President Lenz reminded the Board that the study would be paid for with grant dollars. Administrator Je nkins highlighted the scope of service and Stantec ’s deliverables. He stated having this plan would be helpful in applying for future grants. Passed by unanimous voice vote. c) Discussion and Possible Action on the Purchase of Parcel Number 090351300300, 619 Innovation Dr. Administrator Jenkins shared that Ideal Tree Service has approached the Village to purchase the parcel in TID #3 back , per the developer ’s agreement . It is appropriate to enter closed session as the board will be in active negotiation . d) Discussion and Possible Action on 139 Fox Glen Rd Raze Order. Administrator Jenkins shared that the board had approved the raise order, and subsequently the mortgage company and the owner agreed to the stipulations of the raze order, however, there is one piece that the owner and the Village ’s attorney must continue to negotiate. e) 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 Number 090351300300, 619 Innovation Dr. ) 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) made by Trustee Abegglen . Seconded by Trustee Syring . Passed unanimous roll call vote. President Lenz: Aye Trustee Redmond: Aye Trustee Franck: Aye Trustee Abegglen: Aye Trustee Syring: Aye Trustee Van Roo: Aye Trustee Stowe: Aye Motion to Adjourn into Open Session made by Trustee Syring. Seconded by Trustee Redmond. Passed by unanimous roll call vote. President Lenz: Aye Trustee Redmond: Aye Trustee Franck: Aye Trustee Abegglen: Aye Trustee Syring: Aye Trustee Van Roo: Aye Trustee Stowe: Aye f) Discussion and Possible Action on 139 Fox Glen Road Raze Order. Motion to Approve Terms as Discussed in Closed Session made by Trustee Redmond. Seconded by Trustee Franck. Passed by unanimous voice vote. g) Discussion and Possible Action on the Purchase of Parcel Number 090351300300, 619 Innovation Dr. Motion to Approve Purchase of Parcel Number 090351300300, 619 Innovation Dr, Per Terms of the Developer ’s Agreement made by Trustee Franck. Seconded by Trustee Syring. Passed by unanimous voice vote. 8. C orrespondence: none 9. Items for Future Consideration : Administrator Jenkins reminded the Board that the Real Colors Exercise is scheduled for September 20, 2026, at 6:00PM. 10. Motion to Adjourn made by Trustee Syring . Seconded by Trustee Abegglen . Passed by 7-0 vote.