Village Board Meeting — Minutes

Village of Lake Hallie Regular Village Board Meeting Minutes June 15, 2026 1. Meeting Called to Order President Gary Spilde called the meeting to order in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes at 7:01 p.m. 2. Roll Call Present: Trustee Hudson, Trustee Calkins, Trustee Danielson, President Spilde. Absent: Trustee Lehmann. 3. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present. 4. Approval of Agenda Motion by Trustee Hudson, seconded by Trustee Calkins to approve the June 15, 2026 agenda as presented. Voice vote. Motion carried. 5. Public Comments None. 6. Committee/Department Reports A. Board Member Reports: Administrator/Clerk-Stueber Stueber encouraged Board members to review the Startup Guide for Newly Elected Officials. B. Police Chief/Police Commission Update: Chief James reported increased calls for service during May, progress toward full staffing, completion of department inventories and mandatory training, transition of payroll and scheduling responsibilities, and ongoing work related to budgeting, policy development, and equipment planning. C. Public Works Department Update: Staff provided updates regarding the Venture Academy water connection, Well No. 1 improvements, water tower repairs, roadway maintenance, landfill operations, recycling center activities, and upcoming construction and bidding projects. D. Administrative Update: Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer Stueber updated the Board on capital improvements, collective bargaining preparation, utility billing enhancements, and the SharePoint/OneDrive implementation project. 7. Presentations A. Go Chippewa County presented its annual tourism update highlighting record economic impact, marketing initiatives, and the 2026-2028 Strategic Plan. B. Representatives from the City of Chippewa Falls presented information regarding a potential property transaction and municipal boundary adjustments to facilitate future development. The Board discussed the concept and directed that discussions continue. No action was taken. 8. New Business A. Parks, Recreation & Tourism Commission: No Action Items. B. Plan Commission: No Action Items. C. Police Commission: 1. Motion by Trustee Hudson, second by Trustee Calkins, to hire Tyler McCaffrey as a Full-Time Police Officer effective June 23, 2026. Voice vote. Motion carried. 2. Motion by Trustee Hudson, second by Trustee Danielson, approving officer step increases pursuant to Article 17 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Voice vote. Motion carried. D. Administration/Village Operations: 1. The Chippewa River Waterski Course Permit Request was discussed. The Board requested consultation with the Village's insurance carrier before taking action. 2. Motion by Trustee Hudson, seconded by Trustee Calkins to approve the second quarter Bowmar Assessment Services payment of $14,200.00. Voice vote. Motion carried. 3. The Senn Blacktop culvert patching quote was tabled pending additional review at a special board meeting. 4. Motion by Trustee Hudson, second by Trustee Calkins to approve the Bloomer AG Lime purchase for red granite in the amount of $2,181.12. Voice vote. Motion carried. 5. Motion by Trustee Calkins, seconded by Trustee Danielson to approve replacement of the Tower #1 power supply and battery backup in the amount of $2,899.34. Voice vote. Motion carried. 6. Motion by Trustee Calkins, seconded by Trustee Hudson to approve the salt shed improvement quote in the amount of $32,626.00. Voice vote. Motion carried. 7. Following discussion regarding future Community Building improvements, motion by Trustee Hudson, seconded by Trustee Danielson to approve awarding the Municipal Building painting project to Midwest Best Painting in the amount of $32,317.89. Voice vote. Motion carried. 9. Old Business A. None. 10. Approval of Minutes A. Motion by Trustee Hudson, seconded by Trustee Calkins to approve the June 1, 2026 Regular Board Meeting minutes. Voice vote. Motion carried. 11. Finance A. Motion by Trustee Hudson, seconded by Trustee Calkins to approve the Treasurer's Report, Profit & Loss Statement, Water Utility Report, and Sewer Utility Report were reviewed and approved. Voice vote. Motion carried. B. Motion by Trustee Hudson, seconded by Trustee Danielson to approve claims and disbursements totaling $40,098.48. Roll call vote: Hudson, Aye; Danielson, Aye; Calkins, Aye; Spilde, Aye. Motion carried. 12. Licensing Motion by Trustee Calkins, seconded by Trustee Hudson to approve the operator licenses, room tax permits, and garbage hauler licenses as presented on the agenda. Voice vote. Motion carried. 13. Adjournment Motion by Trustee Hudson, seconded by Trustee Calkins to adjourn the meeting at 8:24 p.m. Voice vote. Motion carried. Respectfully Submitted, Anastasia Stueber Village Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer