October 28, 2025 JT Boards

Approved VILLAGE & TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE 3rd QUARTER 2025 JOINT MEETING October 28, 2025 6:30 p.m. COMMUNITY HALL – 175 S. MILITARY ROAD Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Town Chairman Joe Kuhn. Present on behalf of the Village are Trustees President Greg Zickuhr, Paul Bruckner, Nick Kuhn, Brian Karls, Village Clerk Ted Parsons. Village Trustees Steve Jacobs, Chris Grebe and Ted Parsons were absent. 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, Amy Poppy, Chris Poppy and Jim Fett (arrived at 6:33 PM). PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited. OPEN MEETING NOTICES verification of compliance was given by both Clerks. AGENDA: Motion to approve by Jon 2nd by Mark. M/C MINUTES of the July 29, 2025 joint meeting: Motion by Nick to approve, second by Greg. M/C PUBLIC COMMENTS: No one signed up for comments. 3rd QTR Fire Department Expenses: Ted P. reported on the 3rd quarter expenses and updated 2025 equalized value division with the town covering 71.5992% and village covering 28.4008% of the department expenses resulting in the town owing the village $12,051.17 for fire department and community hall expenses whereas the community hall expenses are split in half between the two municipalities. Joe moved to pay the village $12,051.17, 2nd by Jon. M/C. 1st Responder’s Expenses: Steve reported no expenses in the third quarter. Community Hall Expenses: Ted gave a report explaining a proposed budget of $14,000.00 for the hall in 2026. Discussion occurred about painting stripes on the parking lot and replacing the door on the south side estimated at maybe an additional $2000.00. Joe moved to approve the community hall budget of $16,000.00 including the striping and door replacement in the budget. Jon 2nd. M/C. Levy Limit exception for Joint Fire Department: After general discussion, Nick moved to approve the resolution enabling but not requiring both municipalities to exceed the levy limit for the joint fire department subject to the limitations of state law. Brian Karls 2nd. M/C. The town had previously passed the resolution. Large Item pick up date: No discussion and no action due to the issue passing. FIRST RESPONDERS 2026 PROPOSED BUDGET: Captain Stadtmueller presented the First Responder’s 2026 Proposed Budget in the amount of $19,587.00. Jon moved to approve the budget. Mark 2nd. M/C. Paul moved to approve the budget. Brian 2nd. M/C. STOCKBRIDGE FIRE DEPARTMENT 2026 PROPOSED BUDGET: Chief Funk presented the Stockbridge Fire Department 2026 Proposed Budget in the amount of VILLAGE & TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE 2nd QUARTER 2025 JOINT MEETING – JULY 29, 2025 – Page 2 $84,435.00 which included a reserve fund of $1,371.00 not accounting for any fire dues in 2026 that are unknown and have restricted use. After general discussion, on behalf of the village, Brian moved to approve the budget as presented. Nick 2nd. M/C. On behalf of the town, Jon moved to approve the budget as presented. 2nd by Mark. M/C. FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT: Fire Chief Funk presented the Fire Department Report. Current roster of 33 members. 4 fire calls in the 3rd quarter (2 Town, 1 Village, 1 mutual aid). In other business Chief Funk asked to be included on building permit communication and closure of county roads and updated the boards on the generator research, station electrical service and recent purchase of hose testing equipment. Treasurer’s report showed the fund raising/savings account balance of $69,642.38 in checking and $29,374.64 in the savings account. Fire Department long ranging planning committee: Chief Mike Funk reiterated the need to make plans for upcoming future expenses and asked the boards to create a committee to prepare. Nick Kuhn offered to serve on the committee. Greg said Nick would represent the village on the committee with Jon Groeschl from the town who had been previously appointed by the town board. Building, Grounds and Equipment: No discussion, no acton. Municipal owned property and boundaries: Ted handed out a map for general discussion with no action. Facebook post: General discussion seemed to conclude the party who made the post about the park has removed the post. Municipal Budgets: No discussion/no action. NEXT MEETING: Joint Quarterly Meeting – Tuesday, January 27, 2026 – 6:30 p.m. at the Community Hall with the village president presiding. ADJOURN: Motion to adjourn at 7:05 p.m. by Nick K., second by Jon G. M/C Submitted by; Steve Phipps Town Clerk