Regular Village Board Meeting — Minutes

MINUTES January Regular Board Meeting Village Office, January 14th, 2026 5:30 p.m. – 6:28 p.m. Regular Village Board meeting for the Village of Cobb was called to order at 5:30 pm by President Liz Lenz. Members Attending: President – Liz Lenz, Trustees – Kristen Schoville (arrived at 5:32pm), Marlin Harms, Renee Linscheid, Alisha Martin, Nick Klaas, Alaina Benton Members Absent: none Staff Present: Village Clerk – Carley Rider, Public Works Director – Mark Flanagan (arrived at 5:31) Public Present: Steve Linscheid Public Notices: MOTION (Linscheid, Klaas): motion carried by unanimous voice vote to approve posting of agenda at the following four places: Cobb Post Office, Cobb Food Mart, Royal Bank, and the Village Office on Monday, January 12th, and compliance of the open meeting law. Pledge of Allegiance Minutes: MOTION (Harms, Benton): a motion carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the Special Village Board meeting December 1st minutes and the Regular Village board meeting December 10th, 2025 minutes. The December 17th meeting minutes will be provided for the February Regular Village Board Meeting. Treasurer’s Report: MOTION (Linscheid, Benton): a motion carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the December 2025 Treasurer’s reports. Carley noted that the LGIP accounts will be listed in the January treasurer’s report. COMMITTEE & COMISSION REPORTS Library Board – Alaina noted that the last meeting was fairly quick and that the Library Board is still working on the strategic plan. Cobb-Highland Recreation Commission –no discussion occurred. Fire District Board – no discussion occurred. CITIZENS AND DELEGATIONS- none New 2-YEAR OPERATOR LICENSE FOR JESSICA CHRISTIANSON (Ends June 30, 2027)- MOTION (Klaas, Schoville); motion carried by unanimous vote to approve a New 2 Year Operator License for Jessica Christianson. EASEMENT/RETAINING POND IN BISHOP BOLDT SUBDIVISION- Carley noted the easement is now complete and filed. Next steps are for the Certified Survey Map splitting the parcel to be approved, the retaining pond to be fixed, then for the retaining pond parcel to be dedicated to the Village of Cobb. RESOLUTION 2026-01 -VILLAGE BOARD SALARIES- Discussion around whether board liaisons attending other meetings (such as Splash Pad or Library) would receive pay for those meetings attended. Carley noted a supermajority is required to pass such resolution changing salaries of board members. Changes to salaries would not take effect until the Third Tuesday of April in 2027. MOTION (Linscheid, Martin) motion carried by 7-0 roll call vote (Benton – Aye, Linscheid – Aye, Schoville – Aye, Martin – Aye, Harms – Aye, Klaas – Aye, Lenz – Aye) to approve Resolution 2026-01 regarding the increase of Village Board Salaries as presented. LAND SALE – 14.4 ACRES NORTH OF SCHEPER PARK- Carley noted that the property was to increase from 14.4 acres to 15.5 acres to allow access to the property from Bridge Road, ensuring the property is not a land locked parcel. MOTION (Linscheid, Martin) motion carried by 6-0 roll call vote (Benton – Aye, Linscheid – Aye, Schoville – Aye, Martin – Aye, Harms – Aye, Klaas – Abstain, Lenz – Aye) to retain the land that the ATC poles are located on, as proposed by Delta 3 Engineering in the Exhibit provided. UPLAND HILLS HEALTH- AGREEMENT FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES- MOTION (Klaas, Martin) motion carried by 7-0 roll call vote (Benton – Aye, Linscheid – Aye, Schoville – Aye, Martin – Aye, Harms – Aye, Klaas – Aye, Lenz – Aye) to approve the agreement with Upland Hills Health for Occupational Health Services. GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM AGREEMENT RENEWAL- MOTION (Klaas, Martin) motion carried by 7-0 roll call vote (Benton – Aye, Linscheid – Aye, Schoville – Aye, Martin – Aye, Harms – Aye, Klaas – Aye, Lenz – Aye) to approve the agreement renewal with Gundersen Health System. MEMORIAL GIFTS-Discussion occurred around purchasing of memorial gifts for family members of board members and employees. Discussion further occurred of whether the board members would incur the cost or if the village would cover the cost. Ultimately it was decided for Liz Lenz to hold a memorial gift fund that board members personally contribute to for the purchasing of such gifts. LEAGUE OF WISCONSIN MUNICIPALITIES INSURANCE RENEWAL- MOTION (Schoville, Klaas) motion carried by 7-0 roll call vote (Benton – Aye, Linscheid – Aye, Schoville – Aye, Martin – Aye, Harms – Aye, Klaas – Aye, Lenz – Aye) to approve the League of Wisconsin Municipalities Insurance Renewal. RESOLUTION 2026-02 -Garbage/Recycling Increase- MOTION (Klaas, Harms) motion carried by 7-0 roll call vote (Benton – Aye, Linscheid – Aye, Schoville – Aye, Martin – Aye, Harms – Aye, Klaas – Aye, Lenz – Aye) to approve Resolution 2026-02 increasing the garbage/recycling charge from $14.67 to $19.24 per month, effective February 1st, 2026. COBB HIGHLAND RECREATION COMMISSION- Commission member Ryan Shemak had submitted his resignation from his position. The Village Board would like to extend its gratitude to Ryan Shemak for serving on the Cobb- Highland Recreation Commission. MOTION (Schoville, Harms) motion carried by 7-0 roll call vote (Benton – Aye, Linscheid – Aye, Schoville – Aye, Martin – Aye, Harms – Aye, Klaas – Aye, Lenz – Aye) to accept the resignation of Ryan Shemak and to appoint Nathan Flynn to the vacant seat on the Cobb-Highland Recreation Commission. SPLASH PAD EMAIL ADDRESS- MOTION (Klaas, Martin) motion carried by 7-0 roll call vote (Benton – Aye, Linscheid – Aye, Schoville – Aye, Martin – Aye, Harms – Aye, Klaas – Aye, Lenz – Aye) to approve the issuing of a Village of Cobb email address for Splash Pad use. GIRL SCOUTS – COMMUNITY CENTER- MOTION (Klaas, Schoville); motion carried by voice vote to approve the Girl Scouts Troop to utilize the Community Center for meetings. Liz Lenz abstained. Liz noted that she and Karyssa Prochaska had started a Girl Scouts Troop for the surrounding area. The Girl Scouts Troop has requested to utilize the Cobb Community Center as their regular meeting location. Liz noted that the troop would work with the Village Clerk to reserve dates for meetings. BLOOMFIELD BUDDIES 4-H – COMMUNITY CENTER- MOTION (Benton, Klaas); motion carried by unanimous vote to approve the Bloomfield Buddies 4-H to utilize the Community Center for one time/occasional use as outlined by Megan Walter. Carley noted that Village resident Megan Walter had requested permission to utilize the Community Center occasionally for member demonstrations that require a kitchen and for potentially using the Community Center for fundraising. Megan noted that this was not intended for regular use, but for the potential to use the Community Center should a need arise. Megan also noted she would reserve any dates with the Village Clerk. APPROVAL OF BILLS FOR THE MONTH: MOTION (Klaas, Linscheid); motion carried by 7-0 roll call vote (Benton – Aye, Linscheid – Aye, Schoville – Aye, Martin – Aye, Harms – Aye, Klaas – Aye, Lenz – Aye) to approve the monthly bills. Adjournment: MOTION (Lenz, Martin); The motion carried by unanimous voice vote and the meeting was adjourned at 6:28 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Carley Rider, Village Clerk/Treasurer