Common Council — Minutes

CITY OF PESHTIGO COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 2, 2026 Mayor Berman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with the following present: Alderpersons Debbie Sievert, Brigitte Schmidt, Keith Klimek, Robert Warren, and Tony O’Neill; Attorney David Spangenberg and Clerk-Treasurer Tammy Kasal. Members excused: Joel Ahrens. Attending: Public Works Director Matt Decur, Parks & Recreation Director Lori Tonn, Interim Police Chief Derek Koronkiewicz, Officers Adam Hynnek & Cody Cohan, Michael Ryder, Gracelyn Giese–Peshtigo Times, Tonnie Schmidt, Jim & Lori Koronkiewicz, Denise & Dave Koronkiewicz, Emily Koronkiewicz, Elizabeth & DJ Koronkiewicz, Wendy, Kevin & Jennifer Harris, Richard Van Hefty, Greg & Cindie Salmen, Pete & Darlene Borkovec, and Rose Koronkiewicz. Pledge of Allegiance. Motion by Warren and seconded by Schmidt to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 5/0. Minutes: Motion by Warren and seconded by Sievert to approve the minutes of the May 5, 2026 Regular Meeting. Motion carried 5/0. Public Hearing: ORDINANCE NO. 2026-01 – An Ordinance Amending ORDINANCE 2020-02, ALL- TERRAIN (ATV) and UTILITY TERRAIN VEHICLES (UTV). This proposed ordinance allows ATVs and UTVs to operate within Badger Park on the improved trails and roads leading from the parking lot and main road to designated camp sites. Mayor Berman opened the Public Hearing at 6:05 p.m. Mayor Berman called three times for anyone to speak “for” or “against” Ordinance No. 2026-01 an Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2020-02, All-Terrain (ATV) and Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTV). Public Hearing comments: None Mayor Berman declared the Public Hearing closed at 6:08 p.m. Persons desiring to be heard from the floor: None Business and Communications: • CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP Representative to summarize the City of Peshtigo year-end audit for December 31, 2025. Representative Scott Sternhagen from CliftonLarsonAllen LLP presented the City of Peshtigo year- end audit for December 31, 2025. The Governance Communication, Governmental Fund Balances, General Fund Comparison of Budgeted and Actual Revenues and Expenditures, and Water & Sewer Utility Summaries were reviewed. Sternhagen reported the City is in good financial shape. Page 2 Common Council Minutes June 2, 2026 Motion by Schmidt and seconded by Warren to accept the 2025 Audit Report. Motion carried 5/0. • Set date and time of August 2026 Council Meeting. The August Regular Council meeting was rescheduled to Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. due to the National Night Out. Reports from Departments, Citizen Boards and Commissions: - Monthly Building Inspection Report - Monthly Police Report - Monthly Fire/EMR Report Committee Reports: Judiciary – April 9, 2026 • Recommended Council approve Ordinance 2026-01 amending Ordinance 2020-02, All- Terrain (ATV) and Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTV) to allow ATVs and UTVs to operate within Badger Park on the improved trails and roads leading from the parking lot and main road to designated camp sites. Motion by Schmidt and seconded by Warren to approve Ordinance 2026-01 amending Ordinance 2020-02, All-Terrain (ATV) and Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTV) to allow ATVs and UTVs to operate within Badger Park on the improved trails and roads leading from the parking lot and main road to designated camp sites. Klimek voiced concerns for possible issues and damage problems to the park and referenced prior recommendations from a Marinette County Sheriff Deputy. Past issues, citations and complaints were discussed with few incidents. Motion carried 4/1. Klimek opposed. Water & Sewer – May 12, 2026 • Recommended Council approve transfer of the 2014 Ford F150 pickup truck from the Street Department to the Sewer Department and transfer $4,000 from the Sewer Equipment Fund to the City CIP Fund. Motion by Warren and seconded by Klimek to approve the transfer of the 2014 Ford F150 pickup truck from the Street Department to the Sewer Department and transfer $4,000 from the Sewer Equipment Fund to the City CIP Fund. Motion carried 5/0. License & Police – May 13, 2026 • Recommended Council approve the updated Operator’s License Application. Motion by Warren and seconded by O’Neill to approve the updated Operator’s License Application. Motion carried 5/0. • Recommended Council approve the “Class B” Fermented Malt Beverage & Intoxicating Liquor Licenses as presented (see attached) pending background checks Page 3 Common Council Minutes June 2, 2026 Motion by Warren and seconded by Sievert to approve the “Class B” Fermented Malt Beverage & Intoxicating Liquor Licenses as presented (see attached) pending background checks. Motion carried 5/0. • Recommended Council approve the “Class A” Fermented Malt Beverage & Intoxicating Liquor Licenses as presented (see attached) pending background checks Motion by Warren and seconded by Sievert to approve the “Class A” Fermented Malt Beverage & Intoxicating Liquor Licenses as presented (see attached) pending background checks. Motion carried 5/0. • Recommended Council approve a Temporary Class “B” Beer License for Peshtigo Youth Baseball, Inc. for the Christopher Mylener Memorial Tournament, June 5–7, 2026, at Pine View Baseball Park, Fields 1 & 2. Motion by Warren and seconded by O’Neill to approve a Temporary Class “B” Beer License for Peshtigo Youth Baseball, Inc. for the Christopher Mylener Memorial Tournament, June 5–7, 2026, at Pine View Baseball Park, Fields 1 & 2. Motion carried 5/0. • Recommended Council approve increasing the court cost fee from $38 to $48. Motion by Warren and seconded by Sievert to approve increasing the court cost fee from $38 to $48. Motion carried 5/0. Personnel – May 14, 26, 27, 28 & June 1, 2026 • Recommended Council approve hiring the candidate selected in closed session for the Police Chief position with wages and benefits as also discussed in closed session. Motion by Schmidt and seconded by Warren to approve hiring Derek Koronkiewicz for City of Peshtigo Police Chief effective July 1, 2026 as a full-time salaried working Chief at an annual salary of $79,185 with benefits in accordance with the City of Peshtigo Employee Handbook and applicable city policy subject to successful completion of a background check and any remaining conditional offer requirements. The position shall also be subject to the 1,040 hour probationary period and first year review as outlined in the conditional offer of employment. Motion carried 5/0. • Discuss/consider approval for advertising the Police position with the updated job description. Motion by Schmidt and seconded by Warren to approve the updated Police Lieutenant job description and posting with the posting to close Friday, June 26, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Motion carried 5/0. • Discuss/consider hiring candidates for Firefighter position. Motion by Schmidt and seconded by Warren to approve hiring Rebecca Wolfe for Firefighter position as recommended by the Personnel Committee as discussed in closed session. Motion carried 5/0. Page 4 Common Council Minutes June 2, 2026 • Discuss/consider hiring candidates for Police part-time position. Motion by Schmidt and seconded by Warren to approve hiring Chase Gramola for the Part-time Police Officer position as recommended by the Personnel Committee as discussed in closed session. Motion carried 5/0. Streets & Drainage – May 28, 2026 • Recommended Council approve Change Order 1 for West Park Dr. Reconstruction Project with Peters Concrete for an additional $13,944.00 to adjust the site clearing area and change the fencing to 6’ cedar and add an additional 75 feet to be funded from Street Construction. Motion by Warren and seconded by Seivert to approve Change Order 1 for West Park Dr. Reconstruction Project with Peters Concrete for an additional $13,944.00 to adjust the site clearing area and change the fencing to 6’ cedar and add an additional 75 feet to be funded from Street Construction. Motion carried 5/0. • Recommended Council approve designating ADA parking areas with one stall each for the ADA fishing pier and beach and two stalls by the upper boat launch. Motion by Warren and seconded by Klimek to approve designating ADA parking areas with one stall each for the ADA fishing pier and beach and two stalls by the upper boat launch. Motion carried 5/0. Other Matters: A Special Council meeting will be held Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Motion by Warren and seconded by O’Neill to adjourn at 6:34 p.m. Motion carried 5/0. Tammy Kasal Clerk-Treasurer