Village Board and Staff — Minutes

MISHICOT VILLAGE BOARD Regular Meeting Minutes April 1, 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. Clerk Stiefvater, Chief Granger, John Tulachka, George Krause, Brad Scherer, Steve Zeitler, Paul Shefchik (Portside Builders), Megan Shevy, Paul Dirkse (via Teams at 6:30pm), and Joe Murray (via Teams at 6:30pm) were also present. Trustee Ferry was absent and excused. President Samz led everyone in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. A motion was made by Trustee Boettcher to approve the March 18, 2025 meeting minutes as presented, seconded by Trustee Becker. All in favor, motion was carried. Chief Granger introduced Officer Eddie Wick with the Manitowoc County Sheriff’s office, who Granger would like to recognize for all his donated time helping with the Mishicot Cadet Post. Chief Granger gave a speech to present the Certificate of Appreciation for Officer Wick “I would like to express my gratitude for Wick’s exceptional service as a Cadet mentor, generous donation of time, knowledge, and training materials has made a lasting impact on the development of our future police leaders. By selflessly dedicated yourself to their growth, you have played a pivotal roll in shaping the next generous of law enforcement professionals. Your efforts go beyond simply imparting skills, you are instilling the values of integrity, dedication and leadership that are vital to the future of policing. As a token of our appreciation, we are proud to present you with a certificate. Thank you for your invaluable contribution to the success and growth of our cadets, and I sincerely appreciation your dedication and positive difference you have made on the Mishicot Community.” DPW John Tulachka had nothing new to report. A motion was made by Trustee Becker to approve the temporary alcohol Class “B” license #9 VFW Post 7753 Memorial Day Event, and operator’s licenses #2024-88 Auden Peterson, #2024-89 Melissa Wotachek, and #2024-90 Kaylynn Benzinger, seconded by Trustee Beranek. All in favor, motion carried. President Samz introduced general fund claims in the amount of $55,125.57, water utility fund claims in the amount of $1,777.24 and sewer utility fund claims in the amount of $5,368.93 for board action. A motion was made by Trustee Franz to accept the claims as presented and posted, seconded by Trustee Rezek that claims totaling $62,271.74 to be approved and the treasurer be authorized the same. Roll call indicated as follows: Ayes-6; Nays-0; Absent-1, motion carried. A motion was made by Trustee Becker to approve the certified survey map for Bradley Scherer (Parcel #s: 035-530-002-018.05 & 035-530-002-018.00) & Dale Rahmlow, Town of Mishicot (Parcel #: 013-005-005-002.00) with Cedar Corp’s staff recommendation to approve, seconded by Trustee Boettcher. All in favor, motion carried. Bradley Scherer plans to purchase the parcel in the Town of Mishicot, however Manitowoc County required the placement of an access easement across his adjacent parcels which lie in the Village. The Village of Mishicot is required to review and comment and/or approve any CSM which are proposed within its extraterritorial jurisdiction. A motion was made by Becker to use the Village’s reserved street fund monies to complete the Elm Street project instead of getting a loan, this was a recommendation from the Village Auditor, seconded by Beranek. Roll call indicated as follows: Ayes-6; Nays-0; Absent-1, motion carried. At 6:17pm, a motion was made by Trustee Becker, seconded by Trustee Boettcher to go into closed session pursuant to WI Statute 19.85(1)(e) deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reason require a closed session. This pertains to the Dunn property at 312 Washington Street. Roll call indicated as follows: Ayes-6; Nays-0; Absent-1, motion carried. At 6:23pm, a motion was made by Trustee Becker, seconded by Trustee Boettcher to reconvene in open session pursuant to WI Statute 19.85(2) for possible action. Roll call indicated as follows: Ayes-6; Nays-0; Absent-1, motion carried. A motion was made by Trustee Boettcher to counter offer to purchase 312 Washington Street in the amount of $1.00, village will pay estimated closing costs, closing date to be May 30th, 2025 and seller needs to remove any items from the property by closing date, and it’s the final offer, seconded by Trustee Rezek. Roll call indicated as follows: Ayes-6; Nays-0; Absent-1, motion carried. At 6:28pm, a motion was made by Trustee Becker, seconded by Trustee Beranek to go into closed session pursuant to WI Statutes 19.85(1)(e) deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. This pertains to the TID and Developer’s Agreement for the Senior Living Development. Roll call indicated as follows: Ayes-6; Nays-0; Absent-1, motion carried. At 6:58pm, a motion was made by Trustee Becker, seconded by Trustee Boettcher to reconvene in open session pursuant WI Statutes 19.85(2) for possible action. Roll call indicated as follows: Ayes-6; Nays-0; Absent-1, motion carried. A motion was made by Trustee Boettcher to approve the Development Agreement for Sycamore Independent Living Subdivision as presented and the Village President and Clerk have the authority to sign documents to fulfill the terms of the development agreement, seconded by Trustee Rezek. Roll call indicated as follows: Ayes-6; Nays-0; Absent-1, motion carried. Clerk Stiefvater informed the board that the Open Book will be on April 28th via phone with the assessor from 10am-12pm, and the Board of Review meeting will be on May 5th from 5pm-7pm at the Village Hall. Trustee Becker will complete the Board of Review training before the meeting. A motion was made by Trustee Becker, seconded by Trustee Beranek to adjourn at 7:10pm until the next meeting on April 15, 2025. All in favor, motion carried. Respectfully Submitted by: Stephanie Stiefvater, Clerk-Treasurer