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, NOVEMBER 11, 2025 Mayor Greg Kubarski called the Committee of the Whole Meeting to order at 7:03 PM on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Committee members present at the time the meeting was called to order were Liz Parish, Randy Seeley, Leanne Beyer, Darrow Novy, and Rick Hanke. Tom Hotek was present via phone. Pat Moen and Mark Lankey 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 Water/Sewer Operators Tom Stowell and Dennis Laubscher, and Jacqueline Pysarenko from the Hillsboro Public Library. Mayor Kubarski asked if this meeting received proper public notice to which City Administrator Isaacs confirmed the meeting did receive proper notice. Motion by Hanke, second by Beyer, to approve October 14, 2025, Committee of a Whole Meeting minutes with a correction on the word “read” regarding the update to the Employee Handbook. 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 189 calls for service within the month of October. While an officer was on leave, Vernon County covered our needed shifts. Chief Clark noted a third time drug warrant and seizure at a residence in town resulting in felony charges. Improvement and Services Committee Action Items Administrator Isaacs provided an update on the Comprehensive Plan and the Plan was moved to Monday’s council meeting for approval. Water/Sewer Operators Stowell and Laubscher provided an update on the Wastewater Plant. They, along with Administrator Isaacs, traveled to Holmen to view a de-waterer and gain an understanding of the possible benefit in eliminating the need for sludge hauling. City Hall • 123 Mechanic Street • P.O. Box 447 • Hillsboro, Wisconsin 54634 Phone: (608) 489-2521 • Fax: (608) 489-3905 • www.hillsborowi.com Finance and Personnel Committee Action Items Monthly Bills were reviewed and recommended for Council approval. 2026 City of Hillsboro Budget was moved to Monday, November 17, 2025, for public hearing and approval. Motion by Novy, seconded by Parish to adjourn. Motion carried by voice vote at 8:33pm. Meeting adjourned at 8:33pm