Town Board — Minutes

Town of Brussels Board Meeting Minutes Wednesday, December 10, 2025 – 6:30 PM Brussels Community Center Present: Chair Joe Wautier; Supervisors Mark Marchant, Austin Vandertie; Treasurer Penny Wautier; Clerk Sherri Dantoin Call to Order / Pledge: Meeting called to order at 6:34 PM by Chairman Wautier. Pledge of Allegiance followed. Motions • Agenda Approval: Motion Marchant/Vandertie – carried unanimously • November 12, 2025 Minutes & Budget Hearing Minutes Approval: Motion Vandertie/Marchant – carried unanimously Treasurer’s Report Financials reviewed. With ARIP reimbursement received, Town has a strong cash position. Treasurer directed to pursue a 6–8 month investment of $100,000–$150,000 with Capital Credit Union or Bank of Luxemburg at the best available rate, considering upcoming roadwork expenses. Motion to approve investment of excess funds: Marchant/Vandertie – carried unanimously Tax Statements: Approximately 650 statements mailed; 1,163 total printed. Net tax levy for 2026: $1.509M vs. $1.374M in 2025 (9.8% increase). Mill rate: $9.54 in 2026 vs. $14.67 in 2025. Assessed value: $158.1M in 2026 vs. $93.6M in 2025 (68.9% increase). Public Comments • None • Written thank-you received from Tim Jeanquart for use of the Community Center for Walloon language instruction; internet access now allows remote participation. Licenses & Permits Licenses/Permits: None issued. Zoning & Planning Proposed Building and Zoning fee schedules reviewed; aligned with Towns of Union and Gardner. Motion to approve fee schedules as presented: Marchant/Vandertie – carried unanimously Food Truck Ordinance Draft Permit Fee Ordinance and Food Truck Application reviewed. Clerk to proceed with required notice; final approval scheduled for January meeting. Comprehensive Plan – Bay-Lake Regional Update provided; project expected to begin February/March 2026. Planning Commission kickoff meeting to be coordinated. Road Work Updates LRIP – Low Road Awarded $33,500 in grant funding. Asphalt-only repairs estimated at $90,000. Bid process to be coordinated with Thad Ash. ARIP – Brussels Road (Joint with Town of Union) Grant application due December 15. Estimated project cost: $1.5M. Town share: $145K, split evenly with Union. Road Repairs Gravel installed on Cemetery Road; significant improvement noted. Downed signs reported to Door County. Community Center Building & Grounds New flooring selected from samples provided by Josh Massart. Flooring installation planned for week of January 12, 2026. Lower wall painting scheduled for week of January 5, 2026. No rentals scheduled during work period. Internet/Phone Internet service functioning well. Communications transitioned from landline to internet with DoorGuard Security. Landline to be disconnected; no longer required for election reporting. Town Park Bathroom Project Project progressing well; completion expected in December. No additional billings received. Soffit construction question to be reviewed with Portside. Snowplowing Contract Service to continue under DK Property Services. Pricing remains $75 per occurrence. Motion to award 2026 snowplowing contract to DK Property Services: Marchant/Vandertie – carried unanimously Election Inspectors List of election inspectors for 2026–2027 term presented. Motion to approve inspectors as submitted: Vandertie/Marchant – carried unanimously .Gov Email & Website Transition Transition approximately 75% complete. Remaining laptop updates to be coordinated with IT support (Chad). Grant funding in progress. Clerk’s Info (FYI Only) Town of Brussels scheduled to host Door County Unit Meeting on November 12, 2026, at 6:00 PM; Speaker and light dinner will be needed. Financials Monthly bills, salaries, and administrative expenses presented. Motion to approve bills, salaries, and expenses: Marchant/Vandertie – carried unanimously Next Meeting Wednesday, January 14, 2026 – 6:30 PM. Agenda Items: Food Truck Ordinance, Presenter Amanda Stuck from Door County Trails (topic=strategic plan) Adjournment: Motion to adjourn: Vandertie/Marchant – carried unanimously