Village Board Meeting — Minutes

VILLAGE OF LAKE HALLIE REGULAR VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES August 3, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. Village Hall, 13136 30th Avenue, Lake Hallie, Wisconsin 1. Call to Order President Gary Spilde called the regular meeting of the Village Board to order at 7:00 p.m. in accordance with Chapter 19.84 of the Wisconsin Statutes. 2. Roll Call Present: President Gary Spilde; Trustees Tim Calkins, Mark Danielson, Brad Hudson, and Pete Lehmann. Also Present: Village Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer Anastasia Stueber, Chief of Police Jesse James, and members of the public. 3. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 4. Approval of Agenda Motion by Lehmann, second by Hudson, to approve the August 3, 2026 agenda as presented. Motion carried by voice vote. 5. Public Comments David Roll expressed concerns regarding anticipated traffic increases associated with new residential development, roadway conditions, speeding, neighborhood parking, aging septic systems, and residential garbage collection. The Board acknowledged the comments and indicated traffic impacts would continue to be monitored. Caroline Prochnow, 13552 45th Ave, requested guidance regarding construction of an attached living arrangement for her adult daughter with Down syndrome while maintaining a single- family residence. The Board directed her to begin the review process with Chippewa County Zoning Administrator Doug Clary before pursuing any required Village approvals. No further public comments were received. 6. Committee and Department Reports A. Board Member Reports • Hunter Safety classes will be held throughout August. • Correspondence regarding Grand Meadows development notification was received. • President Spilde attended the public hearing regarding Chippewa County's proposed data center moratorium. B. Police Chief/Police Commission Update • Officer Edward Bell will begin August 18, 2026. • National Night Out participation planned. • Regional K-9 training hosted at Village Hall. • Review of a Sex Offender Residency ordinance has begun. • Addresses for parks and pocket parks are being established. • Hallie Youth Days concluded without major incidents. No Board action was taken. C. Public Works Department Update • Garrett Hoff obtained his Class A CDL. • New cellular water meter installed at Walmart. • Staff attended Wisconsin Rural Water training. • Standard Operating Procedures are being developed. • Fire number assignments continue. No Board action was taken. D. Administrative Update • Employee Excellence Program implementation continues. • Microsoft Planner has been introduced for project management. • Policy and ordinance review remains a priority. • Open enrollment planning is underway, including evaluation of voluntary vision insurance. • Municipal Building painting and moisture assessment continue. • Website improvements continue. • Election equipment testing was completed. No Board action was taken. 7. Presentations A. Western Wisconsin Regional Outdoor Recreation Plan for the Urban Area Ellie Peabody from Go Chippewa County/Chippewa Falls Area Chamber of Commerce presented the regional recreation plan and explained its purpose, regional collaboration, and future grant opportunities. No financial commitment was requested. Motion by Lehmann, second by Danielson, to approve the Village Board Letter of Support for the Western Wisconsin Regional Outdoor Recreation Plan for the Urban Area. Motion carried by voice vote. 8. New Business A. Parks, Recreation & Tourism Commission Action Items 1. None. B. Plan Commission Action Items 1. None. C. Police Commission Action Items 1. None. D. Administration/Village Operations Action Items 1. Resolution 2026-020 Motion by Lehmann, second by Danielson, to approve Resolution 2026-020 Recommending Endorsement and Support of the Western Wisconsin Regional Outdoor Recreation Plan for Urban Areas. Motion carried. 2. Temporary Keeping of Goats Ordinance The Board reviewed the draft ordinance and directed staff to revise permit duration, goat limits, fencing requirements, permit responsibilities, and enforcement provisions. No action was taken. 3. 2027 Storm Water Fee Schedule Motion by Lehmann, second by Calkins, to approve the proposed 2027 Storm Water Fee Schedule. Motion carried. 4. Village-Owned Property Lease Motion by Danielson, second by Hudson, to approve an approximately sixteen-month lease extension through April 30, 2027. Motion carried. 5. 40th Avenue West Bike Trail Motion by Calkins, second by Hudson, to approve the $1,200 crack seal quote. Motion carried. 6. Roadway Signage Motion by Lehmann, second by Calkins, to approve the $3,795.58 roadway signage quote. Motion carried. 7. Wellhouse Supplies Motion by Lehmann, second by Calkins, to approve wellhouse supplies totaling $1,750.32. Motion carried. 8. Village Hall Range The Board discussed replacement options and directed staff to gather additional information and insurance guidance. No action was taken. 9. Public Works Office Coordinator Motion by Danielson, second by Hudson, to approve creation of the Public Works Office Coordinator position with a wage range of $22.00 to $26.50 per hour. Motion carried 3-2. 9. Old Business A. Administration/Village Operations Action Items 1. Resolution 2026-018 The Board continued discussion regarding tree planting and maintenance within the public right- of-way. No action was taken and the item will return at a future meeting. 10. Approval of Minutes Motion by Lehmann, second by Hudson, to approve the July 20, 2026 Regular Village Board Meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried. 11. Finance A. Claims & Disbursements. Motion by Hudson, second by Danielson, to approve the August 3, 2026 Check Register totaling $74,074.43. Roll call vote: Calkins, Danielson, Lehmann, Hudson, and Spilde voted aye. Motion carried. 12. Licensing A. Operator Licenses: 1. Chase Hoople 2. Macy Gutting. 13. Licensing A. Parking Permit: 1. Tanner Zilk. The Board directed staff to develop evaluation criteria before future consideration. No action taken. B. Social Use Permit: 1. Wendi DeMars & Jeffrey Tanner wedding on October 31, 2026. Motion by Lehmann, second by Calkins, to approve the Operator Licenses and Social Use Permit and table the Parking Permit request. Motion carried. 14. Adjournment Motion by Hudson, second by Calkins, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Anastasia Stueber Village Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer