Fire, Lighting & Building — Minutes

MINUTES Fire, Lighting & Building TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026 – 3:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MUNICIPAL BUILDING Members present: Chair Keith Klimek, Debbie Sievert, and Tony O’Neill. Others Attending: Mayor Katie Berman, Clerk-Treasurer Tammy Kasal, Alderperson Robert Warren, Parks & Recreation Director Lori Tonn, Fire/EMS Chief Chuck Gardon, and EMS First Assistant Grace Koeffler. Chair Klimek called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Motion by Sievert and seconded by O’Neill to approve the agenda. Motion carried 3/0. Motion by O’Neill and seconded by Sievert to approve the July 21, 2026 meeting minutes. Motion carried 3/0. Drees Community Center door: A proposal from Tri-City Glass & Door was reviewed to replace the east door on the Community Center building. No other quotes were received. Motion by Klimek and second by Sievert recommending Council approve the proposal of $4,902.00 from Tri-City Glass & Door to replace, paint and install a door at the Drees Community Center to be funded from the 2025 Capital Outlay. Motion carried 3/0. Landmark Building at 310 Oconto Ave. funding: Mayor Berman reported the City’s current SAG Grant for the Landmark building at 310 Oconto Ave. could be amended to allow the remainder funds of $29,266 to be used for demolition. The bid from Peter’s Concrete is approximately $182,000, which would leave the City to fund approximately $152,000 for demolition and restoration of the site. An option of funding the project with UDAG funds was explored. A second option would be to apply for a brownfield grant next year or the SAG grant again in two years, but the building would have to remain standing. Concerns for public safety were reviewed. Motion by Klimek and seconded by Sievert authorizing Mayor Berman to approach the UDAG Committee to request funding for the demolition of the Landmark building at 310 Oconto Ave. Motion carried 3/0. Building Inspector Report: Nuisance properties enforcement is in process. Public Works Director Facility Report: Cedar Corp. is assisting the City during Public Works Director vacancy. The City Hall boiler has a hole and options are being explored. An overhead Police Department garage door has been repaired. Fire/EMS Chief Report: Fire/EMS calls were reviewed: A total of 33 EMS and Fire calls to date for August, 3 Fire and 30 EMS. Two individuals are currently enrolled in a fire training course and one in a fire instructor course. The purchase of the approved 2026 incident command vehicle will be reconsidered by Committee to consider a 2027 vehicle as the 2026 vehicle is no longer available. The Lucas Machine is in use, and everyone is trained. Other Matters: None Set future meeting(s): The next Fire, Lighting & Building meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Motion by O’Neill and seconded by Sievert to adjourn at 3:31 p.m. Motion carried 3/0. Tammy Kasal Clerk-Treasurer