Town Board — Minutes

Town of Brussels Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 11, 2026 – 6:30 PM Brussels Community Center Board Members Present Chair Joe Wautier; Supervisors Mark Marchant/Austin Vandertie; Treasurer Penny Wautier; Clerk Sherri Dantoin Call to Order Chairman Wautier called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Approval of Agenda Motion by Marchant, seconded by Vandertie, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Approval of Minutes – January 14, 2026 Motion by Vandertie, seconded by Marchant, to approve the minutes. Motion carried unanimously. Treasurer’s Report Motion by Marchant, seconded by Vandertie, to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried unanimously. Public Comment No public comments were made. Food Truck Ordinance The annual permit fee was set at $200 per year. The Clerk was authorized to accept and issue permits unless additional guidance from the Board is needed. All proposed forms were approved. Motion by Marchant, seconded by Vandertie, to approve. Motion carried unanimously. Licenses and Permits • Licenses Issued: None • Permits Issued (January): Building/Zoning permits were reviewed Zoning and Planning Bay-Lake Regional Planning / Comprehensive Plan A proposed meeting schedule was received. The Comprehensive Plan process is anticipated to begin in early to mid-March. Shipping Containers/Moratorium The Board discussed a proposed moratorium on shipping containers. Action was delayed for one month to allow consideration of other options as investigated by Zoning Administrator. The Clerk was directed to contact Bay-Lake Regional Planning to better understand the process for making ordinance changes ahead of the full plan update planned for 2027. Follow-up from Variance Request A draft letter regarding the previously denied variance was reviewed. A compliance date of May 1, 2026 was established. The Clerk was directed to send the letter sharing this date. Motion by Marchant, seconded by Vandertie, to approve. Motion carried unanimously. Town Roads Grass cutting bids were discussed; to be added to March agenda and published in the upcoming newpaper. Community Center No repairs were identified. Recent renovations of flooring, painting and deep cleaning were complimented. Town Park Bathroom Project The bathroom project is nearly complete. The final bill was received and submitted for payment. The facilities will be available for activities this spring. Park Superintendent The 2026 Park Superintendent position was awarded to Gerald Rouer for $4,500. Duties will include garbage maintenance but will not include bathroom cleaning. Motion by Marchant, seconded by Vandertie, to approve. Motion carried unanimously. Clerk’s Report (Information Only) • SEP retirement accounts are established and are ready for deposit Approval of Claims and Financial Reports Motion by Marchant, seconded by Vandertie, to approve payment of monthly claims, salaries, and administrative expenses as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Next Regular Meeting Wednesday, March 11, 2026 – 6:30 PM Anticipated Agenda Items: • Highway grass cutting bids • Shipping containers – Zoning Administrator/Clerk updates • Disposal site contract (expires end of 2026) Adjournment Motion by Marchant, seconded by Vandertie, to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 PM. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Sherri Dantoin, Town Clerk