Agenda-Regular Board Meeting 10-13-2026

AGENDA VILLAGE OF FRENCH ISLAND 2219 BAINBRIDGE STREET DATE: _ October 13, 2026_ _ TIME: __ 6:00 P.M._ _ __ 1. Meeting Called to Order/Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Public Comment: 4. Consent Agenda: (All items listed are considered routine and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and be considered on the Regular Agenda) A. Approval of Minutes: Regular Village Board Meeting 09/08/2026, Special Village Board Meeting 09/14/2026, Special Village Board Meeting 09/16/2026, and Special Village Board Meeting 09/25/2026 B. Plan Commission Meeting Recommendations: C. Payment of Bills: 5. Business: (All items are subject to discussion and possible action unless otherwise noted) A. Presentation: Jarrod Schleusner of League of Wisconsin Municipalities (President Kapanke) B. Discussion and Possible Action on Planning Commission Oct. 6th, 2026 meeting (Trustee Stolpa/Trustee Werner) 1. Planning Commission Recommendation of Village Board for adoption of Ordinance 2026-10 Shoreland Zoning with exception for Section 3.52 & 8.2(2) for submittal of further clarification by DNR. 2. Consideration of Planning Commission recommendation to reschedule November 10, 2026 Regular Village Board Meeting date to follow the November 12th, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting C. Discussion and Possible action to reschedule the November 10, 2026 Regular Village Board Meeting Date (President Kapanke) D. Discussion and Possible action on scheduling a Village Committee Organizational meeting to review committee roles, responsibilities, authority, department oversight, reporting structure, and selection of committee meeting dates (President Kapanke) E. Discussion and Possible action on Charter Committee recommendations to the Village Board: 1. Charter Committee Recommendation to Amend Village Charter Ordinance by removing Section 1.05 2. Charter Committee recommendation to add language to Charter ordinance authorizing the Village Board to establish and appoint committees as deemed appropriate. 3. Charter Committee recommendation to add language that the Board shall appoint committee members and assignments at the Village’s annual organizational meeting. 4. Adding standing committees to Charter ordinance All items may be considered for approval or other action. Village Office……………..…………………………….608-783-0050 Kapanke, Dan-President….……………………………608-792-1897 Davison, Peter-Trustee…………………………………608-780-0387 Donahue, Lee-Trustee………….……..………………..608-783-7418 Harney, Heather-Trustee..……………………………..608-780-5046 Stolpa, Mike-Trustee…………………………………...608-769-8918 Werner, Mary Jo-Trustee……………………………...608-317-9790 Wolfert, Bob-Trustee…………………………………..608-783-7747 www.frenchislandwi.gov clerk@frenchislandwi.gov F. Discussion and Update from Personnel and Finance Committee regarding recommendations for consideration at the Committee Organization Meeting (Trustee Donahue) G. Discussion and Update from Utility Committee regarding recommendations for Committee Organization Meeting (Trustee Wolfert) H. Discussion and Update from Buildings & Grounds regarding recommendations for Committee Organization Meeting (Trustee Davison) I. Discussion and Update from Tech Committee (regarding recommendations for Committee Organization Meeting (Trustee Wolfert) J. Discussion and Update from Streets and Roads regarding recommendations for Committee Organization Meeting (Trustee Stolpa) K. Discussion and appointment of La Crosse Area Planning Committee alternate member (President Kapanke) L. Discussion and possible action on Tech Committee recommendation for the Village to proceed with Cowbell Cybercrime policy at a $250,000 limit. (Trustee Wolfert) M. Discussion on Incorporation update (President Kapanke) N. Municipal Water System/PFAS update (President Kapanke/Trustee Donahue) O. Discussion and possible action for on/off ramp mowing (Trustee Donahue) P. Discussion and possible appointment of members to Historical Committee (Trustee Donahue) Q. Discussion and possible action regarding 09/08/2026 agenda item “L”, appointment of Logo/Sign Committee (President Kapanke) R. Discussion and possible action on hotel activity requiring Police Department and possible review of diversion agreement (Trustee Donahue) S. Review of September 2026 Treasurer’s Report (Treasurer Stahl) T. Discussion and possible action on Village Fee Schedule (Treasurer Stahl) U. Discussion and selection of next 2027 Budget meeting (President Kapanke) 6. CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to Wisconsin State Statutes 19.85 (1) (c) Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data or any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. A. Discussion and possible action on Deputy Clerk 30-Day Review B. Working session with the Village of French Island Police Association to discuss proposals for the renewal of the Patrol Officer’s, Police Chief, and Police Lieutenant Contracts. 7. Reconvene in Open Session A. Discussion and Possible Action on Items Discussed in Closed Session 8. Adjournment of Meeting POSTED 10/09/2026 2:30 P.M. Village Hall, Quillin’s, Kwik Trip Frenchislandwi.gov Attest: Michelle Stahl