Public Budget Hearing — Minutes

Town of Brussels 2026 Budget Hearing Minutes Wednesday, November 12, 2025 – 6:35 PM Brussels Community Center Call to Order Hearing called to order at 6:35 PM by Chairman Wautier. Establish Quorum / Members Present Quorum established with Chairman Wautier, Supervisors Marchant and Vandertie, Treasurer Penny Wautier, Clerk Sherri Dantoin present, and Assessor Gary Maccoux attending as the only member of the public. Meeting Notice The meeting notice was confirmed as properly posted in accordance with Wisconsin Open Meetings Law. Motion to approve: Marchant/Vandertie – carried unanimously. 2026 Budget Presentation (High-Level Summary) Clerk/Treasurer presented a brief overview of the proposed balanced 2026 budget. Key highlights included: Budget maintains essential services and responds to increasing infrastructure needs. Revenue growth is primarily due to higher shared revenues and the addition of BUG Fire Protection to the levy. Public Works shows the largest expenditure increase; General Government decreases following completion of the 2025 reassessment. Several line items were reorganized to better align with municipal accounting standards. Public Hearing and Comment Chair Joe Wautier opened the Public Hearing. No public comments were offered. Chair Wautier declared the Public Hearing complete. Adjournment Hearing adjourned at 6:41 PM. Motion to approve adjournment: Marchant/Vandertie – carried unanimously.