January 27, 2026 Jt.

Approved VILLAGE & TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE 4th QUARTER 2025 JOINT MEETING JANUARY 27, 2026 6:30 p.m. COMMUNITY HALL – 175 S. MILITARY ROAD Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Village Greg Zickuhr. Present on behalf of the Village are Trustees Paul Bruckner, Steven Jacobs, Brian Karls, Nick Kuhn, Trevor Parsons and Village Clerk Ted Parsons. Present on behalf of the Town are Chair Joe Kuhn, Supervisors Mark Ecker, Jon Groeschl, Town Clerk Steve Phipps and Town Treasurer Andrea Ortlieb. Also present, Fire Chief Mike Funk and 1st Responder’s Captain Kathy Stadtmueller. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited. OPEN MEETING NOTICES verification of compliance was given by both Clerks. AGENDA: Motion to approve by J Kuhn, second by N Kuhn. M/C MINUTES of the October 28, 2025 joint meeting: Motion by J Kuhn to approve, second by Ecker. M/C PUBLIC COMMENTS: None 4th QUARTER 2025 FINANCIALS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT AND COMMUNITY HALL: Village Clerk presented the financial breakout showing total expenses of $16,995.48 for the Fire Department with an allocated amount for the Town of $12,168.62 based on equalized value and total expenses of $2,577.43 for the Community Hall with a 50% allocation for the Town of $1,288.72. Total amount of $10,470.19 due the Village after adjustment for deposits, admin fees. Motion by J Kuhn to approve payment of $10,470.19 by the Town to the Village for the balance due for Fire Department and Community Hall expenses, second by Groeschl. M/C 4th QUARTER 2025 FINANCIALS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS: Town Clerk presented a statement showing total expenses of $1,208.77 with an allocated amount for the Village of $383.45 based on population. Motion by N Kuhn to approve payment of $383.45 by the Village to the Town for the balance due for 1st Responder Expenses, second by Parsons. M/C FIRST RESPONDERS CAPTAIN REPORT: Captain Stadtmueller presented the First Responder’s Report showing total calls of 21 for the 4th quarter (13 Town, 8 Village) with 15 Med, 1 MVA, 3 deaths, 1 lift assist and 1 cancelled. Membership report 12 active, 0 probationary, 0 LOA. Treasurer’s report showed balances of $3,158.92 as of 11/21/25 in checking and $17,858.19 as of 11/22/25 in savings. Stadtmueller also reported 5 minor changes to the First Responders by-laws. FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT: Fire Chief Funk presented the Fire Department Report. Current roster of 35 members. 2 new members were added in the 4th qtr. 6 fire calls in the 4th quarter (3 Town, 2 Village, 1 mutual aid). Yearly totals were also provided. In other business Funk reported the department did not receive FEMA grant for radios. Will apply again in 2026 through a grant writing agency. Would like have some type of ordinance allowing the fire department to recover some specific costs associated with calls such as heavy equipment and foam. Subject discussion continued following report. Reported 2 changes to department by-laws – new members to be voted on by ballot and start time of annual meeting. The boards continued discussion on recovering special costs incurred by the fire department when responding to calls. This would be primarily in special cases and for non-typical expenses such as backhoes, oil dry, foam. Establishing fees through an ordinance was noted as a practice elsewhere, also utilizing the process for a reimbursement through the state for vehicle accidents. Town Clerk provided information from the WTA legal counsel advising that any new fees may have an impact by reducing the allowable levy. J Kuhn indicated he had also inquired on this subject and received countering information. There was general consensus to continue to look at recovery of some special costs and to gather additional information. No action taken. Approved VILLAGE & TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE 4th QUARTER 2025 JOINT MEETING – JANUARY 27, 2026 – Page 2 BUILDING & GROUNDS: Reviewed pest control quote from Winnebago Pest Control offering a 23% lower rate than current provider. Funk noted that the current provider did leave extra indoor trap pads on site that could be changed out between service. Village Clerk will check if Winnebago Pest will offer this as well before making any change. NEW BUSINESS: Review of VFIS insurance renewals. Property & General Liability premium of $7,218, prior year $7,008. Accident & Sickness premium $882, prior year $869. Funk raised question on insured values for most of the trucks. Following short discussion including renewal date of 02/01, it was agreed to move on approval of the current renewal packages but Village Clerk will check with agent on increasing the values and associated increase in premium for the boards to consider. Motion by J Kuhn to approve the VFIS policy renewals, second by Jacobs. M/C Review of SFM workers’ compensation insurance renewal through the Wisconsin Workers’ Compensation Insurance Pool. Estimated premium of $1,808, prior year $1,836. Motion by N Kuhn to approve the SFM renewal, second by J Kuhn. M/C NEXT MEETING: Joint Quarterly Meeting – Tuesday, April 28, 2026 – 6:30 p.m. at the Community Hall. ADJOURN: Motion to adjourn at 7:05 p.m. by N Kuhn, second by J Kuhn. M/C Submitted by; Ted Parsons Village Clerk Treasurer