Town Board — Minutes

TOWN OF BRUSSELS TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 10, 2026 – 6:30 p.m. Brussels Community Center The Town Board Meeting of the Town of Brussels was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Joe Wautier. Roll Call: Board Members Present: Chair Joe Wautier; Supervisors Mark Marchant and Austin Vandertie; Treasurer Penny Wautier; Clerk Sherri Dantoin. Pledge of Allegiance: Recited Approval of Agenda: Motion by Marchant, seconded by Vandertie, to approve the agenda with Item #14 (Jessica Hatch Broadband Presentation) moved to immediately follow the Destination Door County presentation. Motion carried. Approval of Town Board Minutes: Motion by Marchant, seconded by Vandertie, to approve the May 13, 2026 Town Board Meeting minutes. Motion carried. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Wautier reported that a Certificate of Deposit will mature by the end of the week. The Board agreed not to renew the CD in order to maintain cash flow for upcoming road repair projects. Motion by Vandertie, seconded by Marchant, to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried. Destination Door County / Door County Tourism Zone Presentation: Jon Jarosh provided an update regarding the Destination Door County Strategic Plan and the use of room tax revenues throughout Door County. He explained that 30% of room tax revenues are returned to municipalities and may be used at the municipality’s discretion. Broadband Update Presentation: Jessica Hatch provided an update on broadband expansion efforts. She recommended that the Town remain in communication with the Internet Service Provider, Brightspeed, and that we consider and submit a Letter of Support for them. Hatch also suggested that the Town consider utilizing its Door County Broadband Grant funds of $14,875 to support broadband adoption efforts. Jessica’s last day with Destination is tomorrow and introduced us to our new contact, Michele at DCEDC. Public Comments/Supervisor Response: None. Liquor Licenses: Motion by Marchant, seconded by Vandertie, to approve the following liquor licenses. Motion carried: Brian Rouer, Rouer’s Grand Slam – Class B Beer and Liquor License David Marchant, Marchant’s Foods – Class A Beer and Liquor License Imran Asad, Brussels General Store – Class A Beer and Liquor License Dolgencorp, Dollar General – Class A Beer and Liquor License Building/Zoning Permits: Permits issued for May were reviewed, including a driveway permit for the Zills property on Marsh Road. Dave Allen Storage Condos: The Board reviewed the Plan Commission recommendation regarding the Dave Allen Storage Condo project. Motion by Marchant, seconded by Vandertie, to approve the project as submitted. Motion carried. Alberts Certified Survey Map and Rezoning: The Certified Survey Map and rezoning request for the Alberts property, submitted by Stantec, was reviewed. Motion by Vandertie, seconded by Marchant, to approve the Certified Survey Map and rezoning request and authorize signatures as presented. Motion carried. Town Roads: The Board reviewed actions taken at the June 3, 2026 Special Meeting regarding road work approvals. All contracts have been submitted to Door County. Most work is expected to be completed concurrently with Door County Highway projects on County Highway DK and County Highway C. Community Center: No repairs or maintenance concerns were reported. Town Park Maintenance and Improvements: -Numerous improvements are underway through the efforts of the Brussels Lions Club and Penny and Jim Wautier. Pickleball nets have been repaired and re-stretched. Blacktop crack filling remains outstanding but is not expected to be completed until October due to contractor scheduling. -Marchant reported that the park dumpster will be emptied by the weekend and noted that a larger dumpster could be provided in the future if needed. -TTX is scheduled to install the park sign, and Travis Price will complete the stonework. The -Lions Club contributed $150 from the Car Show to help offset electrical and restroom pumping expenses. -One restroom faucet has occasionally remained running too long; DeClark is scheduled to inspect the issue. Jazz Music Festival: Discussion was held regarding a proposed Jazz Music Festival in the park. Planning efforts have resumed, and the Lions Club is working with organizers regarding concessions and liquor licensing requirements. BBQ Event and Food Truck Permit: Representatives of the BBQ event have submitted a Food Truck Permit application. They also met with Clerk Dantoin to discuss potential improvements to the Town’s Food Truck Permit application. A revised draft permit application will be presented for Board review next month. Payment of Bills: Motion by Marchant, seconded by Vandertie, to approve payment of monthly bills, salaries, and administrative expenses. Motion carried. Next Meeting/Next Agenda: The next regular monthly meeting is scheduled for July 8, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Agenda Items include: Revised Food Truck Permit Application Adjournment: Motion by Marchant, seconded by Vandertie, to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Sherri Dantoin, Town Clerk, Town of Brussels