April

VALDERS VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES APRIL 13, 2026 Followed by the Pledge of Allegiance Village President Schneider, called the regular monthly meeting of the Valders Village Board to order at 7:0 3PM at the Valders Village Office, 207 S. Liberty Street. Trustees present: Devan Schneider, Paul Baroun, Marcus Bartelme, Ann Galley & Dan Sabel. Motion by Baroun, second by Bartelme to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried. No one was present for public input. Motion by Schneider, second by Bartelme to close public input. Motion carried. Motion by Bartelme, second by Sabel to approve minutes from 3/9/26 as presented by Clerk/Treasurer Bruckner. Motion carried. Motion by Sabel, second by Baroun to approve the March Treasurer’s reports as presented by Bruckner for all department funds. Motion carried. Motion by Bartelme, second by Galley to approve March Village, Fire & EMS vouchers; payroll direct deposits # 2103 - #2138; checks #22 826 - #22866 & electronic payments totaling $348,989.98 as presented by Bruckner. Motion carried. Motion by Sabel, second by Bartelme to approve March Utility vouchers; checks #9215 - #9232 totaling $169,406.01 as presented by Bruckner. Motion carried. Gus and Marilyn Irizarry owners of Crossbone 5 Productions located at 126 McKinley Street, introduced themselves to the board and about their photography and film production business. They are beginning their filming in the Village of their feature film “Hikers”. Filming is expected to occur between May 15 – June 20. They noted that they are looking to highlight the Village in a positive way and comply with any authorization processes. They also want to promote and support local events and provide services which strengthen community pride and build lasting partnerships. The trustees welcomed them and for well wishes with their future endeavors. Motion by Schneider, second by Bartelme to leave current Board Committee Appointments for terms beginning 4/21/2026 the same as they currently are, except for Ann Galley to replace Marcus Bartelme on the Tree Board . Motion carried. Announcement of the Manitowoc County Village Association Meeting on 5/20/26 beginning at 6:30PM, hosted by Cleveland at the Pack’er Inn, 6619 Cty Rd F, Newton for a listening session with WI State Representatives. Fire/EMS Report for March were presented by Christopher Dallas, Fire Chief & EMS Director. There were 57 EMS and 9 Fire calls for service in March. Monthly Fire Department training was postponed due to Blizzard Elsa . Tender #34 is back in service after extensive refurbishment of dump valves, rear body, diamond plate & paint by A.H. Stock Manufacturing. All ambulances passed DOT inspections and preventive maintenance repairs were completed. The board reviewed the Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Patrol March report. The board discussed due to rising costs and availability of volunteer firefighters agreed to research and pursue potential intergovernmental regionalization with other surrounding municipalities to pool resources and coordinate services, communities may achieve higher levels of fire protection and emergency responses than individually. It will require joint meetings with the other districts to start discussions. DPW/OIC Shillcox reviewed the monthly Public Works report with the board. Park restrooms and related facilities are now open. Information regarding possible reimbursement of expenses associated with Blizzard Elsa through the WI Disaster Fund program has been requested from Manitowoc County. Street c rack filling priority will be given to North Jackson, Torrison, East Washington, Eisenhower, and any other areas as time and weather permit. There is enough leftover material from last year to use. A unit will be rented from Sherwin Industries. A mastic machine will be rented to address some areas of pavement deterioration. Vizu -Sewer has completed the sewer relining project underneath the railroad. There was excessive infiltration/inflow received at the WWTP following the rain events in April, with a large portion of the flow coming from North Jackson lift station. Shillcox will be looking into sewer flow monitoring equipment that could be used to resolve issues and recoup expenses associated with problems in accordance with the sewer use ordinance. Shillcox explained the investigative testing study found that at the depths of 250-300 feet the PFAS levels met the required EPA and DNR standard levels at Well #2. This would allow for improvements of Well 2 consisting of the removal of existing well pump and motor, installation of an 8-inch liner casing to a depth of approximately 300 feet, and replacement of the recommended pump, motor, and other facility equipment as necessitated . After further board discussion, motion by Schneider, second by Bartelme to contract with MSA Professional Services to submit a Safe Drinking Loan MEETING CONVENED & ROLL CALL AGENDA APPROVED NO PUBLIC INPUT MINUTES APPROVED TREASURER REPORT S APPROVED VILLAGE/FIRE/EMS VOUCHERS APPROVED UTILITY VOUCHERS APPROVED INTRODUCTION OF OWNERS-CROSSBONE 5 PRODUCTIONS APPROVED COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS MCVA MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT REVIEW FIRE AND EMS MONTHLY REPORT REVIEW OF MCSD MONTHLY REPORT DISCUSSED FIRE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS REVIEW OF PUBLIC WORKS MONTHLY REPORT RESULTS OF WELL 2 INVESTIGATIVE TESTS 4/13/2026 MINUTES Water Program Application contingent upon the DNR’s project priority list publication, utilizing $14,000 of the PFAS Settlement Investment Funds. Motion carried. Motion by Schneider, second by Bartelme to also contract with MSA for services for the Well #2 improvement and reconstruction project design and specifications , which is required to submit the SDLWP application, utilizing $16,800 of PFAS Settlement Investment Funds. Motion carried. Motion by Sabel, second by Galley to adopt Ordinance 1-2026, annual appointment of alternate members for Board of Review, which is to be held Thursday, May 21, 2026 beginning at 4:00PM until at least 6:00PM. Motion carried. Motion by Schneider, second by Bartelme to approve an application for an Original Class A Fermented Malt Beverage & Intoxicating Liquor License and a Cigarette, Tobacco & Electronic Vaping Device Retail License to Nova & Chhaya LLC, Chhaya Lamichhane, Agent from 4/14/26 -6/30/26 at the Valde rs BP, 227 S Calumet , who plan to buy the business from the current owner. Motion carried. Motion by Sabel, second by Bartelme to approve a renewal of a Class B Beer Fermented Beverage License for the VASA League Inc., Corey J Kupsh, Agent, for special period of 5/1/2026-10/31/2026, at the Valders Memorial Park Concession Ball Diamond Areas located at 121 Brennan Rd and 420 N Liberty Street. Motion carried. Motion by Bartelme, second by Galley to approve of the issuance by the Department of Revenue of a Permit Extension of Premises/Off -Site Retail Location for sale of Fermented Malt Beverages by Craft Creek Brewing Co LLC of Manitowoc, at Vetting Customs Rigs & Rides, 686 Johnson Street in Valders at Full Throttle Thursday Events the last Thursdays of the month April thru September of 2026. Motion carried. Motion by Sabel, second by Baroun to approve an Amplifying Permit for Vetting Customs Rigs & Rides at Full Throttle Thursdays Events held April thru September of 2026. Motion carried. Update the VC3 offboarding is scheduled for the third week of April. The board briefly discussed consideration of two vendors which were met with back in October 2025 to provide computer and security services, staff will meet with them again and to also replace two outdated administrative office computers. Detailed information and quotes when obtained will be brought forth to the board for approval. The board was updated on the UW Green Bay Internship Program for Municipal Government Intern had three applicants. Two interviews are scheduled for 5/16/26. Motion by S chneider, second by Bartelme to adjourn meeting at 8:22PM. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, VILLAGE OF VALDERS Lori Bruckner Village Clerk/Treasurer VALDERS VILLAGE BOARD SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 27, 2026 Followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, a special meeting of the Valders Village Board was called to order by President Schneider at 8:30AM at the Valders Village Office 207 S. Liberty Street . Trustees present: Devan Schneider, Marcus Bartelme , Ann Galley, & Dan Sabel. Paul Baroun was absent and excused. Motion by Bartelme, second by Schneider to approve a Temporary Class B Fermented Malt Beverage License for the Valde rs Lions Club, for the Full Throttle Thursday Event at 686 Johnson St, on 4/ 30/26 only from 4:30 -8:30 PM. Sabel a member of the Valders Lions Club abstained. Motion carried. 3 -0. Bruckner and Sabel interviewed two very qualified student applicants for the Municipal Government Administrative Intern from UW -GB and recommend to hire Grace Nelson at the intern rate of $15.00 per hour . Motion by Galley, second by Galley to approve as recommended after the interviews. Motion carried. Discussion was led by EMS Director Christopher Dallas pertaining to a now disabled engine in the 2008 Horton rig, Ambulance 7. After review of Nelson Truck & Equipment Services recommendations and trustee input; Dallas to obtain quotes for additional options to be presented at the May meeting for a final board decision of how to proceed. The service will continue to run with two ambulances for calls . Motion by Schneider, second by S abel to adjourn the meeting at 8:52AM. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, VILLAGE OF VALDERS Lori Bruckner Village Clerk/Treasurer APPROVED TO CONTRACT WITH MSA FOR WELL #2 GRANT APPLICATION AND SPECIFICATION AND DESIGN SERVICES ADOPTED ORD 1 -2026 ANNUAL APPOINTMENT OF ALT ERNATE BOR MEMBERS APPROVED LICENSE APPLICATIONS APPROVED NOTICE FOR AN OFF-PREMISE RETAIL LOCATION FOR MALT BEVERAGE SALES CRAFT CREEK BREWING APPROVED AMPLIFYING PERMIT UPDATE ON COMPUTER & SECURITY SERVICES UPDATE ON UWGB INTERNSHIP PROGRAM APPLICANTS MEETING ADJOURNED 4/13/2026 MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING CONVENED & ROLL CALL APPROVED TEMP CLASS B BEER LICENSE FOR 4/30/26 LIONS CLUB APPROVED TO HIRE MUNICIPAL INTERN GRACE NELSON DISCUSSED AMB 7 ENGINE FAILURE - DECISION POSTED TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL QUOTES MEETING ADJOURNED 4/27/2026 MINUTES