Committee of the Whole — Minutes

City Hall • 123 Mechanic Street • P.O. Box 447 • Hillsboro, Wisconsin 54634 Phone: (608) 489-2521 • Fax: (608) 489-3905 • www.hillsborowi.com __________________________________________________________________________________ COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026 Mayor Greg Kubarski called the Committee of the Whole Meeting to order at 7:01 PM on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Committee members present at the time the meeting was called to order were Leanne Beyer, Mark Lankey, Pat Moen, Darrow Novy, Liz Parish, and Randy Seeley. Tom Hotek and Rick Hanke were absent. Others present included: City Administrator Cory Isaacs, Police Chief Patrick Clark, Administrative Associate Sara McDonald, Nicolette Nauman of the Hillsboro Sentry- Enterprise, Hillsboro Librarian Jackie Pysarenko, Mike Burch, and Lucas Winchel. Mayor Kubarski asked if this meeting received proper public notice to which City Administrator Isaacs confirmed the meeting did receive proper notice. Motion by Moen, second by Beyer, to approve December 9, 2025, Committee of a Whole Meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried by voice vote. Registered Public Comment There was no registered public comment. Safety and Welfare Chief Clark gave the Police Chiefs Report stating 248 calls for service within the month of December. Chief Clark mentioned utilizing grant funding of 60-70% replacement costs of police vests. Finance and Personnel Committee Action Items Monthly Bills were reviewed and recommended for Council approval. Beyer questioned if items out of the ordinary or exceeding on monthly bills report could be highlighted for further explanation if needed. Improvement and Services Committee Action Items Lucas Winchel provided a detailed presentation on his plans for 856 Water Avenue and answered questions that followed in discussion. Further action was moved to Monday, January 19, 2026, Common Council meeting. City Hall • 123 Mechanic Street • P.O. Box 447 • Hillsboro, Wisconsin 54634 Phone: (608) 489-2521 • Fax: (608) 489-3905 • www.hillsborowi.com Darrow Novy notated a concern regarding possible excessive salt usage within the last week on roads. Motion by Beyer, seconded by Moen to adjourn. Motion carried by voice vote at 7:52pm. Meeting adjourned at 7:52pm