Village Board — Minutes

3792 MISHICOT VILLAGE BOARD Regular Meeting June 16, 2026 CALL TO ORDER President Samz called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Present: Trustees Al Beranek, Terri Brouchoud, Judy Ferry, John Franz, Bernie Samz, Sue Scheinoha and Brenda Yauger. Officials Present: DPW Director John Tulachka, Clerk Kathy Reissmann, Chief Paul Granger Others Present: Tony Junk APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Trustees Beranek/Brouchoud moved to approve the May 19, 2026 meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried. VISITORS AND GUESTS - None COMMITTEE REPORTS Chief Paul Granger • Chief Granger reported participating in a Special Bulletin Notice (SBN) meeting regarding a sex offender eligible for release to Mishicot. The individual requested supervision transfer to another jurisdiction and will not be returning to the village at this time. • The Police Department assisted with the Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony. The event was completed without incident. Appreciation was extended to the Public Works Department for assistance with traffic control. • Chief Granger announced his graduation from the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Command College on June 5, joining a select group of program alumni. • Chief Granger's Incident Management Team participated in a mass casualty exercise at Lambeau Field in preparation for the upcoming Green Bay Packers season. • The department is preparing for its upcoming iPro system migration next week • Chief Granger will also be participating in a Lexipol webinar regarding policy management software updates. • The Police Department will participate in the Police Lights of Christmas Ride on June 27. Participation in the event helps provide access to gift cards that can be distributed to families in need within the Mishicot community. 3793 • Chief Granger reported that the department is actively investigating several felony cases, including sexual assaults, theft, and fraud investigations. • Chief Granger also reported that a pit bull mix dog was ordered removed from the village following a second unprovoked biting incident. DPW Director John Tulachka • The culvert on Hillside Lane has been replaced and the street has been repaired. • Repaired a leaking water lateral at 411 E Main St. • Flushed water mains last week. • The High School/Middle School project is in the next phase and Washington Street is down to one lane. Trustee Al Beranek • The MAGIC board approved a payment of $723 to the village to help pay for the 6 new chairs at the VFW. • Funds that were set aside years ago for a mural will be moved to the MAGIC sign fund. • Kristy Wichlacz was hired as the MAGIC Office Coordinator and started on June 15, 2026. • Terri Brouchoud volunteered to be the MAGIC Secretary/Treasurer. • Thanked the Clerk for her help during the period of not having an Office Coordinator and that MAGIC will reimburse the village for the time spent on MAGIC duties. • The MCAC recently received an anonymous donation of $50,000 and $5,000 to help with the rest of the projects at the athletic complex. Chris Kohnle donated a semi load of playground mulch for the MCAC play area. Trustee Judy Ferry • Attended training in Wrightstown with Trustee Terri Brouchoud put on by the League of WI Municipalities. • Will be attending the Progress Lakeshore meeting on Wednesday afternoon. President Bernie Samz • Had a meeting with Brian & Kay Benzinger in regards to some open items for the MCAC park. Asked DPW Director John Tulachka if they could take the microwave and cooler from the old park concession stand. Clerk Kathy Reissmann • Informed the board about a grant she applied for that the village received to replace 3 doors and put in a concreate ramp at the VFW to make it ADA accessible. 3794 • The buyer for the 2 other lots on Willow Drive backed out of the deal but there is another buyer looking at one of the lots. • Need 3 more citizen members for the Zoning Board of Appeals. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS A. LICENSE APPLICATIONS APPROVAL The Clerk presented the alcohol and tobacco license applications for the 2026- 2027 licensing year commencing July 1, 2026 with the exception of the Class “B” picnic licenses for MAGIC and Mishicot Indian Diamond Club, which is for the event dates only; the operator’s licenses #2026-01 through #2026-69, with applications #2026-57 & #2026-69 being denied as shown on the attached list. Trustees Beranek/Ferry moved to approve all cigarette licenses, the new Class “B” picnic licenses and all the renewal “Class A” and “Class B” alcohol licenses and operator’s licenses #2026-01 through #2026-69 with #2026-57 & #2026-69 being denied. Motion carried. B. LIST OF CLAIMS APPROVAL President Samz presented general fund claims in the amount of $77,271.48, TID 2 claims in the amount of $1,210.14, water utility claims in the amount of $15,774.13 and sewer utility claims in the amount of $40,659.42 for approval. Trustees Beranek/Ferry moved to approve the list of claims as presented totaling $134,915.17. Roll call: Ayes-7, Nays-0, Absent-0. Motion carried. C. DISCUSSION/APPROVAL OF FFA REQUEST TO PUT IN A GRAVEL PAD BY PULL TRACK (TONY JUNK) Tony Junk from the FFA was present to make a request to be allowed to put in a gravel pad (40x60) for the tent area by the pull track. Discussion was held. Trustees Brouchoud/Ferry moved to allow the FFA to put in a gravel pad for their tent. Motion carried. D. DISCUSSION/APPROVAL OF HEALTH INSURANCE RENEWAL The Clerk presented the health insurance renewal from Anthem. The premium increases 16.36% for health insurance and 6% for dental insurance. Discussion was held on other options and they will be looked at in the near future. Trustees Brouchoud/Beranek moved to approve the health and dental insurance renewal effective July 1, 2026 as presented. Roll call: Ayes-7, Nays-0, Absent-0. Motion carried. E. DISCUSSION/APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE 2026-08, ORDINANCE TO AMEND SUBSECTION 110-2 (A), MEETINGS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE Ordinance 2026-08 was presented to the board. This amendment just changes the code to match when the current board meetings are being held. President Samz asked the trustees how they feel it has been working out with just one meeting a 3795 month and all agreed it’s been working well. The meetings haven’t been that much longer than normal. Trustees Ferry/Beranek moved to approve Ordinance 2026-08 as presented. Roll call: Ayes-7, Nays-0, Absent-0. Motion carried. F. DISCUSSION/APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 2026-02 CMAR ANNUAL REPORT The 2025 CMAR report was presented along with Resolution 2026-02. Trustees Ferry/Brouchoud moved to approve Resolution 2026-02. Roll call: Ayes-7, Nays-0, Absent-0. Motion carried. G. DISCUSSION/APPROVAL OF VFW NEW DOOR QUOTES Two quotes were presented for replacing 3 doors at the VFW building. The main door quote includes the electronic opener in the amount of $6,800.54 and the two other doors are $4,037.99 each for a total of $14,876.52 to be paid for with the grant that was received to make the building ADA accessible. Trustees Brouchoud/Beranek moved to approve the new door quotes in the amount of $14,876.52 as presented to be paid for with the grant that was received. Roll call: Ayes-7, Nays-0, Absent-0. Motion carried. H. DISCUSSION/APPROVAL OF VFW NEW CHAIRS INVOICE The invoice for the 6 new chairs at the VFW was presented in the amount of $1,660. Trustee Ferry explained how the situation came about that she purchased the chairs. President Samz reiterated that all purchases must go through the village board first before purchasing. Trustees Brouchoud/Franz moved to approve the payment of the invoice in the amount of $1,660 to Judy Ferry with $723 of it coming from the MAGIC funds that was donated to the village. Roll call: Ayes-7, Nays-0, Absent- 0. Motion carried. I. DISCUSSION/APPROVAL OF MAGIC OFFICE RENTAL AGREEMENT A new office rental agreement was presented to the board for the MAGIC office. Discussion was held on the amount of rent to charge and what was included with that rent. It was decided to charge $200/month for rent that includes heat and electricity and the use of the board room for meetings. All other items will be billed as has been done in the past. Trustees Ferry/Franz moved to approve the MAGIC office rental agreement as presented for $200/month. Motion carried. J. DISCUSSION/APPROVAL OF DISASTER DAMAGE AIDS PETITION (WDOT) The Clerk presented a Disaster Damage Aids Petition that she will be submitting to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for aid in helping pay for the Hillside Lane repairs. This is just a formality that the DOT needs this form approved by the village board and signed by the village president to apply for the aid. Trustees Beranek/Brouchoud moved to approve the Disaster Damage Aids Petition to apply for aids to help pay for the Hillside Lane repairs. Motion carried. ADJOURN Trustees Ferry/Brouchoud moved to adjourn at 7:28 pm. Motion carried. Minutes submitted by Kathy Reissmann, Village Clerk-Treasurer