Village Board and Staff — Minutes

MISHICOT VILLAGE BOARD Regular Meeting Minutes April 15, 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, Ferry, Franz, Rezek and Samz were present. Clerk Stiefvater, Chief Granger, John Tulachka, Paul Kuehn, Officer Eddie Wick, and Spencer Loughead were also present. President Samz led everyone in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. A motion was made by Trustee Becker to approve the April 1, 2025 meeting minutes as presented, seconded by Trustee Boettcher. All in favor, motion was carried. Paul Kuehn informed the board that Chief Granger informed him that there was a complaint about the radio at the car wash and he noted nothing has changed from a year ago with the radio at the car wash, everything is the same. Presidents Samz asked what was agreed upon last year when it was discussed, Chief Granger noted he is looking into it. Chief Granger updated the board on police department activities. He also mentioned the staff at the Ambulance Fish Boil wanted to comment on how much they appreciated the Mishicot Cadets helping and specifically mentioned Spencer and Hayden. Hayden did a really great job helping all over running the drive thru and they said they wouldn’t have sold half of the tickets if Spencer wasn’t there. Chief Granger introduced Spencer Loughead, Police Cadet with the Mishicot Public Safety Cadet Post, who Granger would like to recognize for his achievements. Chief Granger gave a speech to present the Certificate Award of Achievements “It is with great pride that we recognize an exceptional police Cadet who has demonstrated remarkable dedication, leadership, and commitment over the past 3 years. Spencer Loughead’s achievements in community service, his role in leading other Cadets and his exceptional motivation and dedication has sent Spencer apart as a true model of excellence. Spencer has consistently gone above and beyond to serve his post and the Mishicot community, and his contributions have made a positive impact within our community and a lasting impact on the Mishicot Public Safety Cadet Post. Equally impressive is Spencer’s ability to lead and inspire others as Chief of the Cadet post. Spencer has taken on a mentorship role guiding fellow cadets with respect and encouragement by setting a high standard of professionalism, discipline and teamwork, Spencer has been a true example of leadership. Spencer’s ability to motivate others and lead by example has earned him respect and admiration of his fellow cadets and his instructors alike. Above all Spencer’s motivation and dedication have been unwavering, he has shown a passion for learning and self-improvement, always striving to do better and do more. Spencer’s commitment to both his personal development and the success of the program have truly been inspiring. I want to point out some of Spencer’s accomplishments during his time with the Cadets. He joined in late 2021, he applied for and was promoted to the position of Chief of the Cadet Post and has held the position for about 2 years. Spencer has led the Post in organizing numerous fundraisers, only having the instructors help him if he needs it. Spencer leads the group in recruitment involving developing a new brochure. Spencer has got involved in many community service roles including assistant with the parades and the fish boils. In 2024, Spencer was on a team that competing in four different competitions throughout the state. The Mishicot team finished first place for force options in three of those competitions. In 2024, Spencer took first place in physical fitness for males in a Brown County Cadet competition. Throughout Spencer’s entire Cadet tenure, he has consistently been on numerous teams, which have placed high in rankings. Lastly in February of this year, while at the state conference, Spencer was awarded Cadet of the Year for 2024 for the State of Wisconsin. In recognition Spencer’s exceptional achievements, we are proud to present this Certificate. Spencer’s contributions have made a significant difference in both the Cadet program and the community, and we are confident that his future in law enforcement will be just as impactful. Congratulations on this well-deserved award.” Spencer presented a Mishicot Cadets brochure to the board that gives a brief overview of the Cadets program. He noted that the Cadets program is a great program and he has loved every minute of it and doesn’t know where he would be without it. Before joining the Cadets, he didn’t really know what he was going to do after high school, but one day he saw a flyer and showed up to a meeting. He was immediately taken away by what law enforcement was and what it means to a community. He thanked Chief Granger, Officer Wick, and Detective Brooks for all their dedicated time and experience into training the Cadets. He noted there’s a lot of late nights of training and early mornings for competitions, and he believes the program, Cadets or himself wouldn’t be where they are today if it wasn’t for them. Spencer explained that the Cadets are an organization for ages 14-21, and they compete in various competitions that test on basic law enforcement skills like traffic stops, use of options, domestic disturbance, etc. He noted they perform very well in the competitions and have a full table of awards in the police department and it’s with the support from Granger, Wick and Brooks is why they can get to places like where they are today. He mentioned they have a competition coming up in May in Milwaukee. Spencer also noted the program is looking for community donations. The Mishicot Cadets brat fry and raffle is on June 21st at the Cenex. Spencer thanked everyone for their support! DPW John Tulachka informed the board that Brandon passed is water operator’s exam and is now certified for water and wastewater. He will receive a $1.00 increase in pay starting the next pay period for completing all certifications. Trustee Becker informed the board she’s been working on the MAGIC banquet and concert list for the summer. She also noted she met with Ann from Progress Lakeshore about the Vibrant Spaces Grant for the band shell at the park. Trustee Beranek gave an update on the MCAC concessions building; they have the footings in and are working on the walls. President Samz informed the board that Clerk Stiefvater and himself met with Jamie from Progress Lakeshore, gave her an update about the development happening in the village. He also mentioned that Clerk Stiefvater, DPW Tulachka and himself met with Joe from Ehlers to create the boundary map to start the process of creating the TID. A motion was made by Trustee Becker to approve the temporary alcohol Class “B” license #11 Indian Diamond Club Slugfest, provisional operator’s license #10 Ashley Hoffman, and operator’s licenses #2024-91 Ashley Hoffman, #2024-92 Jodi Anderson, and #2024-93 Nicole Christoffel, seconded by Trustee Rezek. All in favor, motion carried. President Samz introduced general fund claims in the amount of $40,976.64, water utility fund claims in the amount of $5,052.87 and sewer utility fund claims in the amount of $13,848.02 for board action. A motion was made by Trustee Ferry to accept the claims as presented and posted, seconded by Trustee Becker that claims totaling $59,877.53 to be approved and the treasurer be authorized the same. Roll call indicated as follows: Ayes-7; Nays-0; Absent-0, motion carried. A motion was made by Trustee Ferry to approve the existing non-conforming single-family residential use in a B-1 General Business District for tax parcel 035-500-008-004.00 located 440 Elizabeth Street, seconded by Trustee Becker. All in favor, motion carried. The plan commission and Cedar Corp reviewed and recommended approval. A motion was made by Trustee Becker to approve the zoning (rezone) map amendment (R-1 to R-3) for Robert Tinker, tax parcel 035-005-003-006.01 located behind 411 S. State Street, seconded by Trustee Beranek. This is for the senior living development project. A motion was made by Trustee Becker to approve Ordinance 2025-01 An Ordinance Adopting and Updated Official Map for the Village of Mishicot, seconded by Trustee Beranek. Roll call indicated as follows: Ayes-7; Nays-0; Absent-0, motion carried. A motion was made by Trustee Ferry to approve the final plat application for Paul Shefchik, Portside Builders on behalf of Frank Kocet and Cassandra Kornely on S. State Street, parcel #s: 035-005-003-007.00, 035-005-003- 006.01 and 035-005-003-005.00, seconded by Trustee Rezek. All in favor, motion carried. The plan commission and Cedar Corp reviewed and recommended approval. This is for the senior living development project. President Samz presented the 2025-2026 Committee Appointment list. A motion was made by Trustee Beranek, seconded by Trustee Becker to approve the 2025-2026 Committee Appointment list as presented. All in favor, motion carried. A motion was made by Trustee Boettcher to appoint President Samz as a member and Bill Koch as the citizen representative to the Joint Review Board for the TID, seconded by Trustee Ferry. All in favor, motion carried. The board did not go into closed session. The owners of 312 Washington Street accepted the counter-offer from the Village to purchase the property. A motion was made by Trustee Becker to approve the Ruekert Mielke flood analysis agreement for 312 Washington Street in the amount of $3,500, seconded by Trustee Rezek. Roll call indicated as follows: Ayes-7; Nays- 0; Absent-0, motion carried. President Samz informed the board that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has asked if the board would like them to come to the June 17th board meeting to do a presentation on the Point Beach Nuclear plant, the board agreed to have the presentation. He also reminded the board of the Manitowoc County Village Association meeting tomorrow night in St. Nazianz. A motion was made by Trustee Rezek, seconded by Trustee Beranek to adjourn at 6:53pm until the next meeting on May 6, 2025. All in favor, motion carried. Respectfully Submitted by: Stephanie Stiefvater, Clerk-Treasurer