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Village of Plover Board Meeting 9-2-26 Village Board Meeting Wednesday, September 2, 2026 6:00 p.m. Members Present: Steve Fritz, Ross Ballard, Al Haga, Tim Durigan, Adam Raabe Members Excused: Gary Wolf, Al Tessmann Others Present: Steve Kunst, Julia Mann, Tammy Wojtalewicz, Adam DeKleyn, Karmen Anderson, Steve Schaut, Joe Terry 1. Ms. Wojtalewicz called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance. 2. APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY CHAIPRERSON Mr. Fritz motioned and Mr. Raabe seconded to nominate Mr. Haga as the temporary chair. Motion carried. 3. MINUTES Mr. Fritz motioned, and Mr. Durigan seconded, to approve the minutes of the meeting of August 19, 2026, as printed. Motion carried. 4. PERSONS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD Dale Anderson commended the Village on the great job that is done with the roads, parks, and plowing. He expressed his concerns with speeding on Roosevelt Dr. and junk vehicles on properties. 5. CORRESPONDENCE None 6. APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS Mr. Durigan motioned, and Mr. Raabe seconded, to approve the vouchers as listed. Motion carried. 7. VILLAGE OF PLOVER AI POLICY Mr. Kunst introduced the policy and Mr. Schaut reviewed it. Copyright was discussed as well as protections in place for Office 365. Mr. Ballard motioned and Mr. Fritz seconded to approve the Village of Plover AI policy. Motion carried. 8. PRELIMINARY PLAT – HARVEST ACRES 2ND ADDITION – DENYON HOMES INC. – GREEN PASTURES TRAIL (PIN: 1730252, 173230836-07.04 & 173230836-08.02). Mr. DeKleyn reviewed the request. Mr. Kunst commended staff and the developer for being creative with this solution. Discussion took place regarding park dedication Village of Plover Board Meeting 9-2-26 requirements and how that fits in the Village’s long-range plan, as well as right of way and setbacks in that area. Mr. Fritz motioned and Mr. Durigan seconded to approve the Preliminary Plat – Harvest Acres 2nd Addition – Denyon Homes Inc. – Green Pastures Trail (PIN: 1730252, 173230836-07.04 & 173230836-08.02. Motion carried. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 9-15-26 – AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR A DNR SURFACE WATER GRANT Ms. Anderson reviewed the request stating the Springville Pond Committee had approved a chemical treatment for the Aquatic Plant Management Plan. Although the Village originally intended to budget for the treatment, they are looking to utilize grant funds to assist with the implementation. Ms. Anderson advised of methods of communication with the residents of the Springville Pond area to keep them informed and receive feedback on pond conditions. Mr. Raabe motioned and Mr. Fritz seconded to approve Resolution No. 9-15-26 – Authorization to apply for a DNR Surface Water Grant. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 10. VILLAGE PROJECT CHANGE ORDERS, SUBSTITUTIONS, OR CONTRUCTION APPROVALS None. 11. ENGINEER’S REPORT There was no engineer’s report as Mr. Terry had been gone due to the arrival of his new grandchild. 12. ADMINISTRATOR’S UPDATE Mr. Kunst advised the fall newsletter will be going out soon. He gave an update on the Hwy. 54 project as well as the upcoming railroad closures on Hwy. 54. He advised of the preconstruction meeting with the Boson Group in regard to the public safety buildings project and addressed spending thresholds coming before the board when purchasing things such as furniture, etc. as well as pay-off requests for this project. He stressed the Village wants to be as open and transparent as possible with this project both to the board and residents. Mr. Fritz advised the Portage County Highway Commission identified the Hoover/Hwy. 54 area to be redone next year. He noted Nathan Check put in for a grant to have that intersection straightened out. Discussion took place regarding the efforts that have previously been taken to get this straightened out and the obstacles encountered. 13. Mr. Fritz motioned and Mr. Durigan seconded to adjourn at 6:44 p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted by Tammy Wojtalewicz, Village Clerk