Village Board — Minutes

3770 MISHICOT VILLAGE BOARD Regular Meeting February 17, 2026 CALL TO ORDER President Samz called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Present: Trustees Theresa Becker, Al Beranek, Terri Brouchoud, Judy Ferry, John Franz, Ryan Rezek and Bernie Samz Absent: None Officials Present: DPW Director John Tulachka, Tina Taylor and Clerk Kathy Reissmann attended via phone Others Present: Kay Benzinger, Christine Bressler, George Mueller, Dean LeCaptain, Gavin Krause APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Trustees Ferry/Brouchoud moved to approve the January 20, 2026 meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried. VISITORS AND GUESTS – Gavin Krause asked about having roosters in the village. It was stated that roosters are not allowed in the village and if he wants to file a complaint to contact the police department. COMMITTEE REPORTS Chief Paul Granger (written report) • The Officer on medical leave has been fully cleared and returned to regular duty. During the interim, he was placed on light duty, conducting grant research and assisting with administrative tasks. • Chief Granger is coordinating a Sextortion Education event. The event will be regionally promoted and high community support is appreciated. Details: o Date: March 18 o Location: Fairway Inn and Suites Conference Center o Free food: 5:00–6:00 PM o Presentation: 6:00–8:00 PM o Event includes law enforcement Q&A, door prizes, and victim resource vendor tables. • The Cadets participated in the statewide competition the final weekend of January among approximately 35 teams. Results: o Force Options: 1st place o Search Warrant: 4th place o Active Threat Response: 4th place 3771 o Individual Air Soft Competition: o Spencer Loughead: 2nd place o Jacob Wallander: 4th place o The Cadets remain highly committed, and Det. Brooks continues excellent preparation efforts. • Chief Granger attended the February 9th school board meeting to promote the Sextortion Education Event and to be available for any general questions/concerns. • Chief Granger will be attending the February 25th Special Bulletin Notice meeting to address additional sex offender releases. These individuals are not believed to be placed in Mishicot. • As a member of the board, Chief Granger will be present for the March 4th Criminal Justice Coordination Council meeting. • On March 20th, Chief Granger will be presenting to three 8th-grade health classes regarding online safety. He is working with school administration to make this at least annual, if not every semester, education for the students. DPW Director John Tulachka • The man hole was replaced by Bob Grimm’s residence. • He Has been attending a Sanitary Service Area meeting to set up boundaries for sewer treatment areas. The next meeting will be on March 12th at City Hall in Two Rivers. This includes Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Mishicot and Kossuth. Trustee Al Beranek • Kay Benzinger stated the MCAC has $186,000 in the bank for projects coming up this year such as: o Making a 12’ walkway from the concession stand to the ball fields o Getting a bid on the north parking lot of $41,000 o Possibly lights at the ball field depending on funds. Trustee Ryan Rezek • Mishicot Thunder is cancelled due to the weather. Trustee Terri Brouchoud • Did the 4th quarter audit and everything checked out. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS A. LICENSE APPLICATIONS APPROVAL Approval of operator’s licenses #2025-121, Damian Metz. Trustees Becker/Beranek moved to approve as presented. Motion carried. 3772 B. LIST OF CLAIMS APPROVAL President Samz presented general fund claims in the amount of $877,262.38, TID 2 claims in the amount of $790.78, water utility claims in the amount of $11,114.06 and sewer utility claims in the amount of $39,505.50 for approval. Trustees Becker/Brouchoud moved to approve the list of claims as presented totaling $928,672.72. Roll call: Ayes-7, Nays-0, Absent-0. Motion carried. C. DISCUSSION/APPROVAL OF WAIVER OF FEES FOR THE FFA ALUMNI TRACTOR PULL (GEORGE MUELLER) George Mueller was present to request a waiver of rental fees for the Mishicot FFA Alumni Tractor Pull. They will be putting up their own tent and will be using the electricity for the Nescos and is willing to pay for the cost of that electricity. President Samz stated that things could change each year and they should come to the board every year and make the request. He will pay the deposits for the pull track ($100) and the VFW ($150). He also questioned whether other groups are showing their proof of insurance when they use the facilities. D. DISCUSSION/APPROVAL MCAC RENTAL/OPERATING COSTS President Samz received the updates from the last meeting and discussed with the village attorney. He is taking the attorney’s recommendation of downsizing the committee as there are too many people on the current committee and nothing is getting resolved. Kay Benzinger stated that she has also been frustrated that nothing is getting resolved. The new committee will consist of President Samz, Theresa Becker, Bob Shimek, Kay Benzinger, John Tulachka and the Village Attorney. Everything is being put on hold until the new committee will meet. The clerk will email the attorney to get some times he’s available. Kay also stated her and Brian have big concerns about the insurance coverage as he no longer has the coverage since retiring. E. DISCUSSION/APPROVAL OF MISHICOT WELCOME SIGNS Christine Bressler gave an update on the Mishicot signs. They are hoping to do one sign this year. Lucky Signs will be doing the graphics for the new Mishicot signs. She also received quotes for the concrete as well. Due to workers comp issues, the work will need to be contracted out. The village has budgeted $5,050 to contribute towards the signs this year. They will come back each year to request additional funds for more signs before the budget is done to see if funds are available. F. DISCUSSION/APPROVAL OF THE WILLOW DRIVE LOTS LAND CONTRACT DEADLINE ENFORCEMENT The land contract on the remaining two Willow Drive lots is in default and the owner has not paid the taxes when due. Trustees Becker/Brouchoud moved to proceed with a foreclosure action on the land contract for the two remaining lots on Willow Drive due to default on the land contract. Roll call: Ayes-7, Nays-0, Absent-0. Motion carried. 3773 G. DISCUSSION/APPROVAL OF MAIN STREET PROPERTY OWNERS LETTER President Samz presented the letter prepared for the Main Street property owners. Discussion was held and it was decided to table the issue until the next meeting and get some more answers from WPS. COMMUNICATIONS Trustee Beranek noted that the Lions sent a communication about their 80th anniversary event on March 22nd. Trustee Becker also noted that the MAGIC banquet will be held on April 12, 2026. Gavin Krause questioned whether curb & gutter is needed on new roads. ADJOURN Trustees Becker/Rezek moved to adjourn at 7:01 pm. Motion carried. Minutes submitted by Tina Taylor, Administrative Assistant