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MISHICOT VILLAGE BOARD
Regular Meeting Minutes
May 20, 2025
The Mishicot Village Board meeting was called to order by President Samz at 6:00 PM at the Mishicot
Village Hall. Roll call indicated Trustees Becker, Beranek, Boettcher, Franz, Rezek and Samz were present. Chief
Granger, John Tulachka, and Eric Fowle from Cedar Corp were also present. Clerk Stiefvater and Trustee Ferry were
absent and excused.
President Samz led everyone in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
A motion was made by Trustee Beranek to approve the May 6th, 2025 meeting minutes as presented,
seconded by Trustee Boettcher. All in favor, motion was carried.
DPW John Tulachka informed the board that Elm Street is scheduled for paving on May 21st. He also noted
he is working with Vinton and the developers on the curbing/bump outs on S. State Street.
Chief Granger gave an update on police department activities. He noted they have been really busy with a
lot of cases. He also noted the reunification process is still ongoing with working with the school district and
developing a plan. Granger also mentioned the Weiler case is still going through the process and there is a court
date set for July.
Trustee Becker noted that MAGIC’s recycling event had a good turnout over the weekend. She also
mentioned summer concerts and farmer’s market is starting June 4th.
Trustee Beranek gave an update on the MCAC construction on the concession building.
President Samz noted John and himself are meeting with the school to over permits needed for their
upcoming referendum project.
A motion was made by Trustee Becker to approve the provisional operator’s license #1, and #2-#4 pending
background check, seconded by Trustee Beranek. All in favor, motion carried.
President Samz introduced general fund claims in the amount of $38,664.10, water utility fund claims in the
amount of $4,017.84 and sewer utility fund claims in the amount of $12,694.96 for board action. A motion was
made by Trustee Boettcher to accept the claims as presented and posted, seconded by Trustee Rezek that claims
totaling $55,376.90 to be approved and the treasurer be authorized the same. Roll call indicated as follows: Ayes-6;
Nays-0; Absent-1, motion carried.
Eric Fowle explained that Kohler Credit Union requested a sign permit and it was denied as the construction
of the new sign to build on the same foundation as the existing sign did not comply with the Village zoning
ordinance. Cedar Corp & the Plan Commission recommended amending the ordinance to make the small change in
adding “For on-premise freestanding signs located along Main Street only, this includes replacement with a new
sign which is of similar size to the existing sign and re-uses existing footings/foundations as long as there are no
safety, clearance, or vision issues” to 395-64 nonconforming signs ordinance. A motion was made by Trustee Becker
to approve Ordinance 2025-02, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 395 of the Mishicot Municipal Code, Allowing
Expanded Provisions for Non-Conforming Signs, seconded by Trustee Franz. Roll call indicated as follows: Ayes-6;
Nays-0; Absent-1, motion carried.
A motion was made by Trustee Boettcher, seconded by Trustee Beranek to adjourn at 6:32pm until the next
meeting on June 3, 2025. All in favor, motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted by: Stephanie Stiefvater, Clerk-Treasurer
Source: Village of Mishicot website. First collected Oct 12, 2026.