Town Board — Minutes

Town of Brussels Board Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 12, 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 6:31 PM by Chairman Wautier. Pledge of Allegiance followed. Motions Agenda Approval: Motion Marchant/Vandertie – carried unanimously Resolution 02-2025 – Levy Limit Adjustment: Authorizing an adjustment for increased B.U.G. Fire District charges for 2026. Motion Marchant/Vandertie – carried unanimously October Minutes Approval: Motion Vandertie/Marchant – carried unanimously Meeting recessed at 6:35 PM for the 2026 Budget Hearing & Special Town Meeting of Electors; reconvened at 6:41 PM. Treasurer’s Report Full ARIP reimbursement was received in error on Nov. 7; Town must repay its 10% share ($26,760). With the reimbursement now received, cash flow is stsblr for the year. Motion to accept report: Marchant/Vandertie – carried unanimously Public Comments: None Assessor Report / 2026 Contract Gary Maccoux presented his 2026 maintenance contract ($10,000). Board thanked Gary for his continued service. Current assessment level is 102.5%, acceptable for now. Gary noted recent sales indicate the Town may still be undervalued by approx. $60K. Board will revisit potential market adjustment during 2026 in preparation for 2027. Motion to approve contract: Marchant/Vandertie – carried unanimously 2026 Budget Adoption 2026 Budget approved as presented. Motion Marchant/Vandertie – carried unanimously Tax Insert Reviewed; and BUG requested inclusion of their statement; Treasurer will coordinate printing and mailing. Licenses & Permits Licenses: None Driveway/Building Permits: October permit report shared. Zoning & Planning Food Trucks Convention legal guidance indicates restrictions may only be based on health or safety. Permit fee being considered due to tax advantage considerations; $200 annual fee discussed. Clerk will draft ordinance for December meeting. Board of Appeals – Grant Variance Oct. 27 hearing: variance denied 5–0; shipping container will need to be removed. Per request of Board, Clerk will ask zoning administrator to contact owners of additional containers that were verified to be added post-2023, without approval. Comprehensive Plan – Bay-Lake Regional Contract for services approved. Planning Commission will head this project, Clerk will work with Brandon and Mark on project timeline. Motion Marchant/Vandertie – carried unanimously Road Work Updates ARIP Grant – Brussels Road Project total: $1.4M; Town share of $145K, split between Brussels and Union ($72K each), plus Engineering fee approx. $18K, required upfront Resolution and joint Letter of Support approved; to be submitted to County for Grant application. Motion Vandertie/Marchant – carried unanimously Intergovernmental Agreement Tasks checklist reviewed; all items signed off except striping. Motion Marchant/Vandertie – carried unanimously Road Repairs Joe shared needed road and sign repairs. Some to be added to 2026 priorities; others referred to County. Joe attending TRIP meeting Friday to discuss potential County support. County is still in process of installing new property address signs. Community Center Building & Grounds: Mark to work with Josh Massart on flooring samples and updated quotes; will plan timeline with Treasurer, following the new year. Internet/Phone: EMS communications to be moved to internet through DoorSecurity (Joe). After transition, landline will be cancelled (Sherri). Clerk to contact T-Mobile regarding simplified guest Wi-Fi password. Town Park Bathroom Project: Bill received for $72,000 for work to date; project completion expected in December; Approx. $90K remains to be billed. Total project cost $187K: Town share $47K, outside funding $140K. Lions have requested additional work for the concession stand as an add-on to the bathroom project; Town will be billed and Lions will reimburse for this additional scope of work. Park Maintenance: Gerald Rouer will continue mowing for 2026. .Gov Email & Website Transition Grant up to $600 to support transition; must be completed by Dec. 10, 2025. Clerk working with IT support (Chad) to make this transition in line with grant funding. Motion Vandertie/Marchant – carried unanimously Clerk’s Info (FYI Only) Letter received from Land & Water Conservation Fund requiring signage at park entrance. Penny will coordinate with Lions for inclusion in new entrance sign. Financials Expenses presented totaling $282,227.19, plus the added $72K to Portside for for immediate payment. Motion to approve bills, salaries, and expenses: Marchant/Vandertie – carried unanimously Next Meeting Wednesday, December 10, 2025 – 6:30 PM Adjournment Motion to adjourn: Vandertie/Marchant – carried unanimously at 7:52 PM.