081226_VillageBoard_Minutes

Following the Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence, President Russ Gehm, called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Gehm read the statement regarding the posting of the meeting. PRESENT: Andrew Court, Sean Falk, Russ Gehm, Matt Pleshek, Brenda Staszak, Michelle Streetman and Kay Zuleger. AGENDA: Motion by Streetman, second by Falk, to approve the agenda as presented and to deviate from the order as necessary. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES: Motion by Falk, second by Staszak, to approve the minutes from July 8, 2026, Village Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CITIZENS AND OPEN FORUM. Jesse Rankin, Director of Municipal Operations; Rodney Hoppe, EMS Director and Jake Rhode, School Resource Officer. COMMUNICATIONS/PETITIONS/CORRESPONDENCE. The Village Board and DMO received an anonymous letter from a Village resident regarding the properties located at 430 E. Green Bay Street and 424 E. Green Bay Street. The letter included two photographs showing the properties and raised concerns about the lawn and wildflowers not being maintained. The letter questioned whether the condition of the property followed the Village’s ordinances regarding the maintenance and clipping of lawns and weeds. The Village received a thank-you from the Justin Jeske Memorial Kickball Tournament organizers for the use of Village Park and its facilities. This was the final year of the tournament. REPORTS: COW: Minutes on file. Police Department Report. Report on file. Officer Rhode updated the Board on summer patrol activities and preparations for the upcoming school year. VILLAGE BOARD MEETING Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Village of Bonduel – Village Board Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Page 2 Fire Department Report. Report on file. EMS Report. Report on file. The EMS Department is on schedule to respond to more than 300 calls this year. The department recently received a $24,000 state matching grant, which was used toward the purchase of a new LifePak defibrillator valued at approximately $50,000. The EMS Department provided the required matching funds through a combination of money from the John Wengrzyn Memorial Fund and additional budgetary funds. The EMS Department currently has 15 members. After many years of dedicated service, Doug Bartels has stepped down from the department at the age of 83. His years of commitment and service to the community are greatly appreciated. Clerk/Treasurer Report. Report on file. Maroszek is out of the office on vacation this week. Municipal Operations Department Report. Report on file. Plan Commission. Meeting scheduled for July was cancelled. Fire Commission. Minutes on file. NEW BUSINESS: K1. Discussion and possible action approving Ordinance 2026-04 amending Sec. 22-15 offenses by minors. The Committee of the Whole reviewed the proposed changes to the Offenses by Minors Ordinance and recommended approval of the ordinance as presented. The ordinance addresses truancy and habitual truancy among students. These amendments will provide the police department with additional options for enforcement. Motion by Zuleger, second by Staszak, to introduce Ordinance 2026-04 amending Chapter 22 orderly conduct, Section 22-15 offenses by minors as presented. Court-Aye, Falk-Aye, Pleshek-Aye, Staszak- Aye, Streetman-Aye, Zuleger-Aye, and Gehm-Aye. Motion carried unanimously. K2. Discussion and possible action approving Ordinance 2026-05 amending Sec. 22-16 use of cigarettes, tobacco products, and nicotine products. The Committee of the Whole reviewed the proposed changes to the age requirements for the use and possession of cigarettes, tobacco, and nicotine products, increasing the minimum age from 18 to 21 years. The proposed changes will align local requirements with federal laws governing tobacco and nicotine products. Additionally, enforcement provisions will provide the Police Department with additional options for addressing violations. Motion by Court, second by Zuleger, to introduce Ordinance 2026-05 amending Chapter 22 orderly conduct, Section 22-16 use of cigarettes, tobacco products, and nicotine products as presented. Court-Aye, Falk-Aye, Village of Bonduel – Village Board Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Page 3 Pleshek-Aye, Staszak- Aye, Streetman-Aye, Zuleger-Aye, and Gehm-Aye. Motion carried unanimously. K3. Discussion and possible action approving Ordinance 2026-06 amending Sec. 22-17 restriction on sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and nicotine products. The Committee of the Whole reviewed the proposed changes to the age requirements for the sale or gifts of cigarettes, tobacco, and nicotine products, increasing the minimum age from 18 to 21 years. The proposed changes will align local requirements with federal laws governing the sale or gifts of tobacco and nicotine products. Motion by Zuleger, second by Court, to introduce Ordinance 2026-06 amending Chapter 22 orderly conduct, Section 22-17 sales or gift of cigarettes, tobacco products, and nicotine products as presented. Court-Aye, Falk-Aye, Pleshek-Aye, Staszak- Aye, Streetman-Aye, Zuleger-Aye, and Gehm-Aye. Motion carried unanimously. K4. Discussion and possible action approving Ordinance 2026-07 creating Sec. 22-22 sexting and harmful sexual communication involving minors. The Committee of the Whole reviewed the proposed ordinance regarding sexting and sexual communications involving minors. The ordinance would authorize the Police Department to issue fines for violations and to consider the context of the communication when determining whether an offense has occurred. The ordinance is modeled after the County ordinance and provides flexibility in addressing cases involving minors under the age of 18. The Board reviewed the comments provided by the Village Attorney. Motion by Streetman, second by Court, to introduce Ordinance 2026-07 creating a new section to Chapter 22 orderly conduct, Section 22-22 sexting and harmful sexual communications involving minors with noted changes from the Village Attorney. Court-Aye, Falk-Aye, Pleshek-Aye, Staszak- Aye, Streetman-Aye, Zuleger-Aye, and Gehm-Aye. Motion carried unanimously. K5. Discussion and possible action approving Resolution 2026-14 authorizing the simplified rate case application. The Village received notice from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) that it was eligible to file a simplified rate case application to adjust water rates. The Committee of the Whole reviewed the current water rates and the financial condition of the water utility. After review, the Committee recommended to the Board to file the simplified rate case application with the PSC. Rankin reviewed the rate increase process with the Board, including the steps involved. In addition, the Board requested that a rate sheet be included with the increase notice showing the rates currently being paid by other municipalities. Motion by Court, second by Streetman, to introduce Resolution 2026-14 approving the simplified rate case application for the Village water utility. Court-Aye, Falk- Village of Bonduel – Village Board Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Page 4 Aye, Pleshek-Aye, Staszak- Aye, Streetman-Aye, Zuleger-Aye, and Gehm-Aye. Motion carried unanimously. K6. Discussion and possible action approving the 2027 Budget guideline numbers and worksheets. The Board discussed a 2 percent increase for budget items that can be controlled. By consensus, the Board agreed to encourage increases of no more than 2 percent for controllable budget items. UNFINISHED BUSINESS L1. Discussion and possible action on appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees. No new appointments were presented. By consensus the Board agreed to move the agenda item to the next meeting. M. Approval of Payments. Motion by Pleshek, second by Court, to approve the monthly payments for August 2026 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. N. Treasurer’s Report. Motion by Court, second by Zuleger, to approve the July 2026 Treasurer’s report as presented. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Upcoming monthly meetings were discussed. Motion by Zuleger, second by Court to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 6:33 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jesse Rankin, Director of Municipal Operations