Town Board — Agenda packet

Town of Brussels Board Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 8, 2025 – 6:30 PM Brussels Community Center Present: Chairman Joe Wautier; Supervisors Mark Marchant & Austin Vandertie; Treasurer Penny Wautier; Clerk Sherri Dantoin Call to Order / Pledge: Meeting called to order at 6:30 PM by Chairman Wautier. Pledge of Allegiance followed. Motions Agenda Approval: Motion Marchant/Vandertie – carried unanimously September Minutes Approval: Motion Vandertie/Marchant – carried unanimously Treasurer’s Report Cash Balance: $452K Incoming: $35K Oct deposit, $150K bathroom donations, $70K Nov shared revenue Outgoing: $181K Oct checks, $293K NEA, $170K bathroom balance Forecasted Year-End Balance: ~$28K May seek short-term loan or delay payables if necessary. Motion to accept report: Marchant/Vandertie – carried unanimously Citizen Input: None Emergency Management Sign Project: Jeb Saelens not present. Town Park Discussion Proposal: Youth sports group proposes adding a 3rd ball diamond by rotating the 2nd for better space use, minimal parking impact, and improved layout. Group not requesting town funds. Board Response: Suggested presenting the plan to the Park Improvement Committee via Jim Wautier (Lions Club) as they have been heavily involved in long-term park development. Other Note: Luxemburg group withdrew park tournament request. Comprehensive & Zoning Plan Updates Proposal from BayLake Planning: Comp Plan: $15,368 Zoning Plan: $17,600 Timeline: Comp Plan to begin early 2026; Zoning to follow. Planning Commission to assist. Motion to accept proposals: Marchant/Vandertie – carried unanimously 2026 Budget Workshop Budget includes new expenses for Comprehensive and Zoning plan updates (approved above). Awaiting: BUG’s final budget; this will also confirm potential levy increase GFL pricing update Public Works spending meets level needed to obtain full funding. Assessor Estimate: $10K from Gary (to be formally proposed in Nov). Bathroom Project & ARIP assumed completed in 2025 (all income and expense in 2025). Board Consensus: Draft looks good; proceed to final draft and filing of notices. Road Work Updates LRIP: Joe working with Thad Ash on potential projects; requested pricing for two roads. Disposal Site Permit: Joe added gravel around burning area & ruts as requested repairs. Multi-Year Road Plan: Joe requested input on his proposal from other supervisors. Community Center Internet: Still waiting on next steps from T-Mobile. Landline will remain active until installed. Licenses & Fees J. Jadin Quarry Permit: No changes from prior year. Motion to approve: Vandertie/Marchant – carried unanimously Driveway Permit issued: Madden Zoning & Permits Food Truck Ordinance: Clerk to draft using Gibraltar’s as a model; may tie into zoning update or pass separately. Baylake Regional will advise. Community concerns noted; intent is to protect town events, not limit food trucks elsewhere. Board of Appeals: Sept: Denied request for 3 accessory buildings; suggested combining 2 under one roof. Petitioner happy with outcome. Oct 27: Will hear petition on storage container. Some residents expressed concern due to past permit denials. Clerk’s Info (FYI Only) Bathroom grant check from Destination Door County received. Joe & Sherri attending Wisconsin Towns Association meeting. Financials Motion to approve bills, salaries, and expenses: Marchant/Vandertie – carried unanimously Next Meeting:Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 – 6:30 PM Adjournment: Motion Marchant/Vandertie – carried unanimously at 7:54 PM