Village Board and Staff — Minutes

MISHICOT VILLAGE BOARD Regular Meeting Minutes March 4, 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, Rezek and Samz were present. Chief Granger, Dean Anhalt, George Krause, Joe Murray of Ehlers Public Finance Advisors and Attorney Paul Dirkse were also present. Trustee Franz, Clerk Stiefvater and Director of Public Works John Tulachka 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 February 18, 2025 meeting minutes as presented. Motion was seconded by Trustee Rezek. All in favor, motion was carried. Dean Anhalt from the Town of Mishicot presented an update of the upcoming West Samz Road reconstruction project. Mr. Anhalt reported that all of the right-of-way purchases have been completed and copies of the documents have been emailed to Clerk Stiefvater. Bids are scheduled to be open March 11-12, 2025. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has retained Meade & Hunt who will handle the project from now on until completion. The DOT has specified that the project not start before July 4, 2025 or after August 4, 2025. Mr. Anhalt will advise the Village of the preconstruction meetings. Chief Granger reported that the Two Rivers and Mishicot Police Departments are forming a joint search warrant team. Spencer Loughead has been named Police Cadet of the year for going above and beyond for the Mishicot Post. Spencer was awarded with this at the WI state conference and only one Cadet wins this competitive award. Spencer has excelled in his community involvement, police training, and leadership of the post. Chief Granger has been named an instructor for the MRDS (Miniaturized Red Dot Sites) on firearms and will be looking to move the police department to these in the future. Chief Granger has also attended ALERRT Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training. With this he is now an instructor for active shooter civilian response and casualty care. Chief Granger will be offering the businesses, churches, and civic organizations a free class for their staff and site evaluations. Chief Granger is creating plans for this and working to obtain donations for supplies. Chief Granger has also attended an ASIM FEMA course through Texas State University, Active Shooter Incident Management. Chief Granger is working with the school district to implement a formal reunification plan for the schools and train the staff. Chief Granger has been accepted into a FEMA Type 3 All Hazards Incident Management course and will be attending that in a few months. Chief Granger is also getting involved with the regional Rescue Task Force (RTF). Chief Granger continues to be on the county wide committee for SBN Special Bulletin Notification meetings which involves notifications to communities of sex offender releases. Chief Granger also reported that they were able to charge a person of interest with the help of the community from pictures that were posted on Facebook. Chief Granger also gave an update on two recent cases going to trial and further noted that the theft from vehicles case remains ongoing but with little information to go on at this point. The police department is corroborating with other agencies around the state to see if these incidents are related. Director of Public Works Tulachka was absent – nothing new was reported from the Public Works Department. Trustee Beranek reported on a possible financial solution for the Mishicot Community Athletic Complex (MCAC) Committee to move forward with the construction of the concession stand. George Krause suggested looking into a community grant offered by T-Mobile. Trustee Ferry stated that she attended the last Progress Lakeshore meeting and will email the information she received via email to the rest of the Board. A motion was made by Trustee Boettcher to approve the Class B Picnic License 7. for the Kettle Range Snow Riders – Spring Fish Fry on March 28, 2025; Application 9. Provisional Operators License for Glorie A. Loucks; and Operators License 2024-85 for Glorie A. Loucks. Motion was seconded by Trustee Rezek. Motion was carried. President Samz introduced general fund claims in the amount of $24,802.88, water utility fund claims in the amount of $13,484.60 and sewer utility fund claims in the amount of $3,120.66, for a total claims in the sum of $41,408.14. Trustee Ferry made a motion to accept the claims as presented and posted for a total of $41,408.14. Trustee Beranek seconded the motion. Roll call indicated as follows: Ayes 6; Nays 0; Absent 1. Motion was carried. Trustee Ferry made a motion approving the appointment of Trustee Rezek as the Chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Committee and Youth Recreational Development Committee. Motion was seconded by Trustee Boettcher. Motion was carried. At 6:38 PM Trustee Boettcher made a motion to go into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin 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 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 8:34 PM Trustee Boettcher made a motion to reconvene in open session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85(2) for possible action. Roll call indicated as follows: Ayes – 6; Nays – 0; Absent 1. Motion carried. At 8:35 PM Trustee Boettcher made a motion to go into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin 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 requires a closed session. This pertains to the Dunn property. Roll call indicated as follows: Ayes – 6; Nays – 0; Absent – 1. Motion carried. At 8:52 PM Trustee Beranek made a motion to reconvene in open session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85(2) for possible action. Roll call indicated as follows: Ayes – 6; Nays – 0; Absent 1. Motion carried. Trustee Ferry made a motion to reject the counter-offer regarding the Dunn property at 312 Washington Street, Mishicot, Wisconsin. Trustee Becker seconded the motion. Motion was carried. President Samz reported that an email had been received from a Village resident inquiring on replacing trees in the Village Park. The email will be forwarded to Public Works Director Tulachka. At 9:05 PM Trustee Boettcher made a motion to adjourn the meeting to Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM. Motion seconded by Trustee Rezek. Motion was carried. Respectfully submitted by: Trustee Theresa Becker