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Village of Plover · Portage County · meeting of Jul 15, 2026 · Minutes
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Village of Plover Board Meeting 7-15-26
Village Board Meeting
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Members Present: Gary Wolf, Steve Fritz, Ross Ballard, Al Tessmann, Al Haga, Tim Durigan,
Adam Raabe
Others Present: Steve Kunst, Julia Mann, Tammy Wojtalewicz, Scott Klemm, Steve Schaut,
Joe Terry, Jeff Whitrock, Ryan Fox, Mark Deaver
1. Mr. Wolf called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance.
2. MINUTES
Mr. Haga motioned, and Mr. Durigan seconded, to approve the minutes of the
meeting of July 1, 2026, as printed. Motion carried.
3. PERSONS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
None.
4. CORRESPONDENCE
None.
5. APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS
Mr. Haga motioned, and Mr. Raabe seconded, to approve the vouchers as listed.
Motion carried.
6. MUNICIPAL COURT FEE AMENDMENT(S)
Mr. Kunst reviewed the request. The Municipal Court ordinance approved at the
previous meeting allows the village to increase the fee to the maximum allowed by WI
state statute however, we need board approval to increase the actual fee change from
$38 to $48.
Mr. Raabe motioned, and Mr. Tessmann seconded to approve the municipal court
fee amendment(s) increasing the fee to $48. Motion carried.
7. APPROVAL OF BID FOR PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES PROJECT
Mr. Kunst reviewed the bid process. Ten contractors bid on the project. The Boson
Group was confirmed by the architect to be the lowest qualified bidder. Alternates
were included in the bid tab. A decision on alternates is not being sought at this
meeting. Acceptance or rejection of any alternate does not change the low bidder of
the project. Staff recommends awarding the bid to The Boson Group with final
Village of Plover Board Meeting 7-15-26
determination of the contract and alternates will be discussed at the next meeting.
Staff will be more thoroughly reviewing the alternates. Mr. Kunst advised that staff
have decided not to move forward with the shooting range as alternate. The similar
pricing of bids was discussed.
Mr. Haga motioned, and Mr. Tessmann seconded to approve the bid for the Public
Safety Facilities Project from The Boson Company. Motion carried.
8. VILLAGE PROJECT CHANGE ORDERS, SUBSTITUTIONS, OR CONSTRUCTION
APPROVALS
None.
9. ENGINEER’S UPDATE
Mr. Terry reviewed his report highlighting the Green Tree Project. Copy attached.
10. ADMINISTRATOR’S UPDATE
Mr. Kunst updated the board on the Hwy. R redesign, the Hwy 54 project and the
placing of the safety barrels. Mr. Klemm added the Hwy 54 project may go into
November. Mr. Kunst also highlighted Celebrate Plover on July 24 & 25, estimates for
insurance are coming in for property and liability, the meeting with the health
insurance broker, his meeting with a new broker, as well as an update regarding the
Executive Director position of the PACVB. An update to the AI policy was discussed
and the possible timeline for the reconstruction on River Road.
11. Mr. Tessmann motioned, and Mr. Durigan seconded to adjourn at 6:15 p.m. Motion
carried.
Respectfully submitted by Tammy Wojtalewicz, Village Clerk
Source: Village of Plover website. First collected Oct 1, 2026.