03X12X2026XBoardXMinutes

Board Meeting Page 1 of 2 3/12/26 Village of Holmen Board Proceedings March 12, 2026 President Barlow called the Holmen Village Board meeting to order at 7:00 pm on March 12, 2026, at the Holmen Village Hall. Board members present: Patrick Barlow, Sam Kube, Doug Jorstad, Micah Wyss, Rich Anderson and Travis Elam. Dawn Kulcinski was excused. Also present were Brian Reitzel, Joe Kovacevich, Administrator Heinig, Director of Operations & Finance/Clerk/Treasurer Hornberg, Chief Collins, Public Works Director/Engineer Dahl, Park & Recreation Director Geary and Attorney Weber. Public Comment None. Minutes Rich Anderson/Micah Wyss motioned to approve the minutes of the February 12, 2026 Board Meeting as presented. The motion carried 6-0. President’s Report President Barlow introduced Brian Reitzel to the Village Board, noting his twenty years of service in the Army, his work with Freedom Honor Flights, and his career in engineering. Trustee Elam also complimented Mr. Reitzel on his previous work as a home inspector. President Barlow added that Mr. Reitzel comes highly recommended and is eager to serve on the Commission. Doug Jorstad and Travis Elam motioned to approve President Barlow’s appointment of Brian Reitzel to the Planning Commission position vacated by Nick Nicklaus, who relocated to a different municipality. The motion passed 6-0. Planning Commission Informational items only. Park, Recreation and Library Committee No meeting was held. Director Geary remarked that the guide for Summer 2026 registration is on the web and registration opened in early March. Law Enforcement Committee No meeting was held. Public Works Committee No action items from Committee. Finance and Personnel Committee Doug Jorstad/Sam Kube motioned to approve payment of the claims as presented for the amount of $3,175,660.35. The motion carried 6-0. Doug Jorstad/Travis Elam motioned to approve Development Agreement for Cole Addition Ten as presented. Administrator Heinig specified that this agreement is standard, does not include any subsidy from the Village, and represents the final phase of the fifteen-year project by Elmwood Partners, who have been great to work with. The motion carried 6-0. Board Meeting Page 2 of 2 3/12/26 Doug Jorstad/Rich Anderson motioned to approve updates to Non-Represented Holiday Policies as presented. The motion carried 6-0. Shared Ride Committee No meeting was held. Trustee Kube remarked that the updated contract has not yet been shared but is expected soon. He assured the Board that he will communicate the Board’s concerns regarding new participants at the next quarterly meeting. Municipal Court Update No meeting was held. Fire Board Report Trustee Elam reported that the department experienced an all-time high volume of calls in January 2026 and noted that the Training Captain position has now been filled. He also stated that an employee discipline issue has been addressed and that a plan is in place to house staff during mold remediation. Elam added that he had the opportunity to tour La Crosse Fire Stations 2 and 4 with Chief Schott, noting that the experience provided valuable perspective for the future new fire station. President Barlow further remarked that requests have been submitted to Representatives Van Orden and Baldwin seeking monetary support for the new Holmen Area Fire Station. Bluffland Coalition Report No information to report. County Supervisor’s Report County Supervisor Kovacevich reported that a Public Information Meeting on the CTH OT Construction Project (roundabout) will be held on March 25 at 5:30 p.m. at the Onalaska Town Hall. He stated that the proposed ATV ordinance will go before the County this month and expressed optimism that it will pass as presented. Kovacevich encouraged all to review the Household Hazardous Waste Annual Report, noting that it contains a lot of valuable information and highlighting that the program is very successful in keeping hazardous materials out of the community’s waste stream. Other Items before the Board Chief Collins mentioned that a community benefit will be held on May 17 th from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm at the West Salem Features Fieldhouse. Travis Elam/Doug Jorstad motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:34 pm. The motion carried 6-0. Angela A. Hornberg Director of Operations & Finance/Clerk/Treasurer